Finding the Third Proportional to 366,946 and 564,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,946 and 564,189 is: 867,455.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,946 : 564,189 = 564,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,946/564,189 = 564,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,946x = 564,189 × 564,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,946x = 318,309,227,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,309,227,721/366,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 867,455.23
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