Finding the Third Proportional to 366,938 and 564,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,938 and 564,177 is: 867,437.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,938 : 564,177 = 564,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,938/564,177 = 564,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,938x = 564,177 × 564,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,938x = 318,295,687,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,295,687,329/366,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 867,437.24
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