Finding the Third Proportional to 371,192 and 564,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,192 and 564,168 is: 857,468.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,192 : 564,168 = 564,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,192/564,168 = 564,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,192x = 564,168 × 564,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,192x = 318,285,532,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,285,532,224/371,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 857,468.73
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