Finding the Third Proportional to 366,946 and 561,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,946 and 561,362 is: 858,783.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,946 : 561,362 = 561,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,946/561,362 = 561,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,946x = 561,362 × 561,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,946x = 315,127,295,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,127,295,044/366,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,783.84
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