Finding the Third Proportional to 367,029 and 567,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,029 and 567,234 is: 876,645.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,029 : 567,234 = 567,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,029/567,234 = 567,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,029x = 567,234 × 567,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,029x = 321,754,410,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,754,410,756/367,029 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876,645.74
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