Finding the Third Proportional to 367,052 and 564,357
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,052 and 564,357 is: 867,721.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,052 : 564,357 = 564,357 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,052/564,357 = 564,357/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,052x = 564,357 × 564,357 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,052x = 318,498,823,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,498,823,449/367,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 867,721.26
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