Finding the Third Proportional to 370,316 and 560,667
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,316 and 560,667 is: 848,862.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,316 : 560,667 = 560,667 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,316/560,667 = 560,667/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,316x = 560,667 × 560,667 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,316x = 314,347,484,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,347,484,889/370,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848,862.82
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