Finding the Third Proportional to 360,521 and 565,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,521 and 565,527 is: 887,107.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,521 : 565,527 = 565,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,521/565,527 = 565,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,521x = 565,527 × 565,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,521x = 319,820,787,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,820,787,729/360,521 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 887,107.24
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