Finding the Third Proportional to 355,468 and 565,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,468 and 565,314 is: 899,039.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,468 : 565,314 = 565,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,468/565,314 = 565,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,468x = 565,314 × 565,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,468x = 319,579,918,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,579,918,596/355,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,039.91
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