Finding the Third Proportional to 366,938 and 561,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,938 and 561,347 is: 858,756.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,938 : 561,347 = 561,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,938/561,347 = 561,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,938x = 561,347 × 561,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,938x = 315,110,454,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,110,454,409/366,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,756.67
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