Finding the Third Proportional to 360,868 and 558,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,868 and 558,707 is: 865,007.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,868 : 558,707 = 558,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,868/558,707 = 558,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,868x = 558,707 × 558,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,868x = 312,153,511,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,153,511,849/360,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 865,007.46
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