Finding the Third Proportional to 356,260 and 568,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,260 and 568,086 is: 905,860.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,260 : 568,086 = 568,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,260/568,086 = 568,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,260x = 568,086 × 568,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,260x = 322,721,703,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,721,703,396/356,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,860.06
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