Finding the Third Proportional to 371,512 and 560,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,512 and 560,724 is: 846,302.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,512 : 560,724 = 560,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,512/560,724 = 560,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,512x = 560,724 × 560,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,512x = 314,411,404,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,411,404,176/371,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,302.15
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