Finding the Third Proportional to 361,176 and 560,018
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,176 and 560,018 is: 868,330.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,176 : 560,018 = 560,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,176/560,018 = 560,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,176x = 560,018 × 560,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,176x = 313,620,160,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,620,160,324/361,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 868,330.57
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