Finding the Third Proportional to 367,006 and 564,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,006 and 564,287 is: 867,614.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,006 : 564,287 = 564,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,006/564,287 = 564,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,006x = 564,287 × 564,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,006x = 318,419,818,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,419,818,369/367,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 867,614.75
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