Finding the Third Proportional to 371,044 and 560,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,044 and 560,004 is: 845,194.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,044 : 560,004 = 560,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,044/560,004 = 560,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,044x = 560,004 × 560,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,044x = 313,604,480,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,604,480,016/371,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,194.86
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