Finding the Third Proportional to 367,040 and 564,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,040 and 564,339 is: 867,694.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,040 : 564,339 = 564,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,040/564,339 = 564,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,040x = 564,339 × 564,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,040x = 318,478,506,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,478,506,921/367,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 867,694.28
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