Finding the Third Proportional to 367,015 and 561,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,015 and 561,493 is: 859,023.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,015 : 561,493 = 561,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,015/561,493 = 561,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,015x = 561,493 × 561,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,015x = 315,274,389,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,274,389,049/367,015 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859,023.17
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