Finding the Third Proportional to 366,982 and 567,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,982 and 567,173 is: 876,569.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,982 : 567,173 = 567,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,982/567,173 = 567,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,982x = 567,173 × 567,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,982x = 321,685,211,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,685,211,929/366,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876,569.46
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