Finding the Third Proportional to 373,766 and 565,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,766 and 565,108 is: 854,403.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,766 : 565,108 = 565,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,766/565,108 = 565,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,766x = 565,108 × 565,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,766x = 319,347,051,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,347,051,664/373,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 854,403.70
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