Finding the Third Proportional to 356,262 and 568,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,262 and 568,089 is: 905,864.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,262 : 568,089 = 568,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,262/568,089 = 568,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,262x = 568,089 × 568,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,262x = 322,725,111,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,725,111,921/356,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,864.54
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