Finding the Third Proportional to 363,244 and 566,942
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,244 and 566,942 is: 884,868.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,244 : 566,942 = 566,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,244/566,942 = 566,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,244x = 566,942 × 566,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,244x = 321,423,231,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,423,231,364/363,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 884,868.66
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