Finding the Third Proportional to 366,986 and 567,179
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,986 and 567,179 is: 876,578.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,986 : 567,179 = 567,179 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,986/567,179 = 567,179/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,986x = 567,179 × 567,179 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,986x = 321,692,018,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,692,018,041/366,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876,578.45
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