Finding the Third Proportional to 358,928 and 563,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,928 and 563,104 is: 883,425.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,928 : 563,104 = 563,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,928/563,104 = 563,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,928x = 563,104 × 563,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,928x = 317,086,114,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,086,114,816/358,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,425.41
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