Finding the Third Proportional to 367,423 and 562,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,423 and 562,069 is: 859,830.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,423 : 562,069 = 562,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,423/562,069 = 562,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,423x = 562,069 × 562,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,423x = 315,921,560,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,921,560,761/367,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859,830.66
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