Finding the Third Proportional to 368,356 and 568,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,356 and 568,806 is: 878,335.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,356 : 568,806 = 568,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,356/568,806 = 568,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,356x = 568,806 × 568,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,356x = 323,540,265,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,540,265,636/368,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 878,335.81
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