Finding the Third Proportional to 369,928 and 560,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,928 and 560,256 is: 848,507.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,928 : 560,256 = 560,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,928/560,256 = 560,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,928x = 560,256 × 560,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,928x = 313,886,785,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,886,785,536/369,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848,507.78
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