Finding the Third Proportional to 360,252 and 565,107.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,252 and 565,107.75 is: 886,453.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,252 : 565,107.75 = 565,107.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,252/565,107.75 = 565,107.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,252x = 565,107.75 × 565,107.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,252x = 319,346,769,110.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,346,769,110.06/360,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,453.84
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