Finding the Third Proportional to 363,194 and 563,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,194 and 563,681 is: 874,838.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,194 : 563,681 = 563,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,194/563,681 = 563,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,194x = 563,681 × 563,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,194x = 317,736,269,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,736,269,761/363,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 874,838.98
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