Finding the Third Proportional to 373,704 and 564,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,704 and 564,444 is: 852,538.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,704 : 564,444 = 564,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,704/564,444 = 564,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,704x = 564,444 × 564,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,704x = 318,597,029,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,597,029,136/373,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 852,538.45
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