Finding the Third Proportional to 361,265 and 562,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,265 and 562,575 is: 876,062.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,265 : 562,575 = 562,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,265/562,575 = 562,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,265x = 562,575 × 562,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,265x = 316,490,630,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,490,630,625/361,265 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876,062.26
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