Finding the Third Proportional to 368,954 and 564,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,954 and 564,138 is: 862,578.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,954 : 564,138 = 564,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,954/564,138 = 564,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,954x = 564,138 × 564,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,954x = 318,251,683,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,251,683,044/368,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,578.22
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