Finding the Third Proportional to 367,036 and 561,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,036 and 561,526 is: 859,074.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,036 : 561,526 = 561,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,036/561,526 = 561,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,036x = 561,526 × 561,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,036x = 315,311,448,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,311,448,676/367,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859,074.99
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