Finding the Third Proportional to 355,482 and 565,335
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,482 and 565,335 is: 899,071.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,482 : 565,335 = 565,335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,482/565,335 = 565,335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,482x = 565,335 × 565,335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,482x = 319,603,662,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,603,662,225/355,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,071.30
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