Finding the Third Proportional to 360,682 and 560,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,682 and 560,687 is: 871,598.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,682 : 560,687 = 560,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,682/560,687 = 560,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,682x = 560,687 × 560,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,682x = 314,369,911,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,369,911,969/360,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,598.56
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