Finding the Third Proportional to 361,083 and 559,121
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,083 and 559,121 is: 865,774.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,083 : 559,121 = 559,121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,083/559,121 = 559,121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,083x = 559,121 × 559,121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,083x = 312,616,292,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,616,292,641/361,083 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 865,774.05
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