Finding the Third Proportional to 367,594 and 562,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,594 and 562,204 is: 859,843.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,594 : 562,204 = 562,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,594/562,204 = 562,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,594x = 562,204 × 562,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,594x = 316,073,337,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,073,337,616/367,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859,843.57
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