Finding the Third Proportional to 374,364 and 561,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,364 and 561,362 is: 841,767.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,364 : 561,362 = 561,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,364/561,362 = 561,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,364x = 561,362 × 561,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,364x = 315,127,295,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,127,295,044/374,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,767.09
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