Finding the Third Proportional to 359,283 and 563,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,283 and 563,610 is: 884,139.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,283 : 563,610 = 563,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,283/563,610 = 563,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,283x = 563,610 × 563,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,283x = 317,656,232,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,656,232,100/359,283 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 884,139.33
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