Finding the Third Proportional to 364,084 and 565,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,084 and 565,295 is: 877,705.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,084 : 565,295 = 565,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,084/565,295 = 565,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,084x = 565,295 × 565,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,084x = 319,558,437,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,558,437,025/364,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 877,705.25
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