Finding the Third Proportional to 365,822 and 562,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,822 and 562,998 is: 866,450.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,822 : 562,998 = 562,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,822/562,998 = 562,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,822x = 562,998 × 562,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,822x = 316,966,748,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,966,748,004/365,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 866,450.75
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