Finding the Third Proportional to 360,732 and 560,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,732 and 560,746 is: 871,661.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,732 : 560,746 = 560,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,732/560,746 = 560,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,732x = 560,746 × 560,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,732x = 314,436,076,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,436,076,516/360,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,661.17
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