Finding the Third Proportional to 373,260 and 566,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,260 and 566,802 is: 860,699.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,260 : 566,802 = 566,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,260/566,802 = 566,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,260x = 566,802 × 566,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,260x = 321,264,507,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,264,507,204/373,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,699.00
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