Finding the Third Proportional to 360,246 and 565,096.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,246 and 565,096.50 is: 886,433.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,246 : 565,096.50 = 565,096.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,246/565,096.50 = 565,096.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,246x = 565,096.50 × 565,096.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,246x = 319,334,054,312.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,334,054,312.25/360,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,433.31
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