Finding the Third Proportional to 360,544 and 565,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,544 and 565,562 is: 887,160.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,544 : 565,562 = 565,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,544/565,562 = 565,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,544x = 565,562 × 565,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,544x = 319,860,375,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,860,375,844/360,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 887,160.45
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