Finding the Third Proportional to 361,232 and 562,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,232 and 562,532 is: 876,008.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,232 : 562,532 = 562,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,232/562,532 = 562,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,232x = 562,532 × 562,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,232x = 316,442,251,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,442,251,024/361,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876,008.36
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