Finding the Third Proportional to 360,819 and 560,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,819 and 560,916 is: 871,979.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,819 : 560,916 = 560,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,819/560,916 = 560,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,819x = 560,916 × 560,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,819x = 314,626,759,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,626,759,056/360,819 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,979.47
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