Finding the Third Proportional to 360,824 and 560,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,824 and 560,922 is: 871,986.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,824 : 560,922 = 560,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,824/560,922 = 560,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,824x = 560,922 × 560,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,824x = 314,633,490,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,633,490,084/360,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,986.04
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