Finding the Third Proportional to 358,994 and 563,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,994 and 563,204 is: 883,576.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,994 : 563,204 = 563,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,994/563,204 = 563,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,994x = 563,204 × 563,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,994x = 317,198,745,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,198,745,616/358,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,576.73
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