Finding the Third Proportional to 367,794 and 562,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,794 and 562,383 is: 859,923.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,794 : 562,383 = 562,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,794/562,383 = 562,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,794x = 562,383 × 562,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,794x = 316,274,638,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,274,638,689/367,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859,923.32
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