Finding the Third Proportional to 360,684 and 560,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,684 and 560,690 is: 871,603.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,684 : 560,690 = 560,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,684/560,690 = 560,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,684x = 560,690 × 560,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,684x = 314,373,276,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,373,276,100/360,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,603.05
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