Finding the Third Proportional to 366,990 and 567,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,990 and 567,183 is: 876,581.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,990 : 567,183 = 567,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,990/567,183 = 567,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,990x = 567,183 × 567,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,990x = 321,696,555,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,696,555,489/366,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876,581.26
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