Finding the Third Proportional to 365,553 and 564,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,553 and 564,921 is: 873,021.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,553 : 564,921 = 564,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,553/564,921 = 564,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,553x = 564,921 × 564,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,553x = 319,135,736,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,135,736,241/365,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,021.80
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