Finding the Third Proportional to 371,712 and 561,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,712 and 561,024 is: 846,752.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,712 : 561,024 = 561,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,712/561,024 = 561,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,712x = 561,024 × 561,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,712x = 314,747,928,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,747,928,576/371,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,752.13
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