Finding the Third Proportional to 358,812 and 555,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,812 and 555,583 is: 860,262.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,812 : 555,583 = 555,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,812/555,583 = 555,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,812x = 555,583 × 555,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,812x = 308,672,469,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 308,672,469,889/358,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,262.39
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