Finding the Third Proportional to 366,213 and 565,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,213 and 565,911 is: 874,505.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,213 : 565,911 = 565,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,213/565,911 = 565,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,213x = 565,911 × 565,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,213x = 320,255,259,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,255,259,921/366,213 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 874,505.44
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