Finding the Third Proportional to 366,218 and 565,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,218 and 565,917 is: 874,512.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,218 : 565,917 = 565,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,218/565,917 = 565,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,218x = 565,917 × 565,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,218x = 320,262,050,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,262,050,889/366,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 874,512.04
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