Finding the Third Proportional to 354,842 and 564,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,842 and 564,318 is: 897,455.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,842 : 564,318 = 564,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,842/564,318 = 564,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,842x = 564,318 × 564,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,842x = 318,454,805,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,454,805,124/354,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897,455.22
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