Finding the Third Proportional to 363,248 and 566,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,248 and 566,950 is: 884,883.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,248 : 566,950 = 566,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,248/566,950 = 566,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,248x = 566,950 × 566,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,248x = 321,432,302,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,432,302,500/363,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 884,883.89
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