Finding the Third Proportional to 366,966 and 564,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,966 and 564,219 is: 867,500.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,966 : 564,219 = 564,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,966/564,219 = 564,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,966x = 564,219 × 564,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,966x = 318,343,079,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,343,079,961/366,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 867,500.20
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