Finding the Third Proportional to 365,601 and 564,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,601 and 564,997 is: 873,142.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,601 : 564,997 = 564,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,601/564,997 = 564,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,601x = 564,997 × 564,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,601x = 319,221,610,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,221,610,009/365,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,142.06
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