Finding the Third Proportional to 369,560 and 557,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,560 and 557,668 is: 841,523.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,560 : 557,668 = 557,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,560/557,668 = 557,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,560x = 557,668 × 557,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,560x = 310,993,598,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,993,598,224/369,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,523.97
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