Finding the Third Proportional to 369,130 and 561,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,130 and 561,160 is: 853,088.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,130 : 561,160 = 561,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,130/561,160 = 561,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,130x = 561,160 × 561,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,130x = 314,900,545,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,900,545,600/369,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,088.47
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