Finding the Third Proportional to 374,304 and 560,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,304 and 560,970 is: 840,726.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,304 : 560,970 = 560,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,304/560,970 = 560,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,304x = 560,970 × 560,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,304x = 314,687,340,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,687,340,900/374,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 840,726.63
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