Finding the Third Proportional to 366,950 and 564,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,950 and 564,195 is: 867,464.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,950 : 564,195 = 564,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,950/564,195 = 564,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,950x = 564,195 × 564,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,950x = 318,315,998,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,315,998,025/366,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 867,464.23
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