Finding the Third Proportional to 366,960 and 564,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,960 and 564,210 is: 867,486.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,960 : 564,210 = 564,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,960/564,210 = 564,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,960x = 564,210 × 564,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,960x = 318,332,924,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,332,924,100/366,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 867,486.71
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