Finding the Third Proportional to 359,292 and 563,621
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,292 and 563,621 is: 884,151.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,292 : 563,621 = 563,621 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,292/563,621 = 563,621/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,292x = 563,621 × 563,621 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,292x = 317,668,631,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,668,631,641/359,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 884,151.70
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