Finding the Third Proportional to 360,524 and 565,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,524 and 565,532 is: 887,115.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,524 : 565,532 = 565,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,524/565,532 = 565,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,524x = 565,532 × 565,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,524x = 319,826,443,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,826,443,024/360,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 887,115.54
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