Finding the Third Proportional to 374,300 and 560,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,300 and 560,964 is: 840,717.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,300 : 560,964 = 560,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,300/560,964 = 560,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,300x = 560,964 × 560,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,300x = 314,680,609,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,680,609,296/374,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 840,717.63
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