Finding the Third Proportional to 360,724 and 560,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,724 and 560,734 is: 871,643.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,724 : 560,734 = 560,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,724/560,734 = 560,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,724x = 560,734 × 560,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,724x = 314,422,618,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,422,618,756/360,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,643.19
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