Finding the Third Proportional to 374,067 and 565,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,067 and 565,029 is: 853,477.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,067 : 565,029 = 565,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,067/565,029 = 565,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,067x = 565,029 × 565,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,067x = 319,257,770,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,257,770,841/374,067 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,477.51
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