Finding the Third Proportional to 374,464 and 565,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,464 and 565,728 is: 854,683.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,464 : 565,728 = 565,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,464/565,728 = 565,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,464x = 565,728 × 565,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,464x = 320,048,169,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,048,169,984/374,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 854,683.41
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