Finding the Third Proportional to 366,986 and 567,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,986 and 567,082 is: 876,278.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,986 : 567,082 = 567,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,986/567,082 = 567,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,986x = 567,082 × 567,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,986x = 321,581,994,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,581,994,724/366,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876,278.64
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