Finding the Third Proportional to 375,172 and 565,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,172 and 565,995 is: 853,875.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,172 : 565,995 = 565,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,172/565,995 = 565,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,172x = 565,995 × 565,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,172x = 320,350,340,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,350,340,025/375,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,875.93
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