Finding the Third Proportional to 367,598 and 562,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,598 and 562,210 is: 859,852.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,598 : 562,210 = 562,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,598/562,210 = 562,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,598x = 562,210 × 562,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,598x = 316,080,084,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,080,084,100/367,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859,852.57
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