Finding the Third Proportional to 362,817 and 567,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,817 and 567,035 is: 886,200.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,817 : 567,035 = 567,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,817/567,035 = 567,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,817x = 567,035 × 567,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,817x = 321,528,691,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,528,691,225/362,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,200.73
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