Finding the Third Proportional to 360,534 and 565,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,534 and 565,546 is: 887,134.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,534 : 565,546 = 565,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,534/565,546 = 565,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,534x = 565,546 × 565,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,534x = 319,842,278,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,842,278,116/360,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 887,134.86
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