Finding the Third Proportional to 364,760 and 560,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,760 and 560,316 is: 860,713.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,760 : 560,316 = 560,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,760/560,316 = 560,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,760x = 560,316 × 560,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,760x = 313,954,019,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,954,019,856/364,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,713.95
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