Finding the Third Proportional to 356,256 and 568,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,256 and 568,080 is: 905,851.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,256 : 568,080 = 568,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,256/568,080 = 568,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,256x = 568,080 × 568,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,256x = 322,714,886,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,714,886,400/356,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,851.09
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