Finding the Third Proportional to 375,348 and 563,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,348 and 563,516 is: 846,015.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,348 : 563,516 = 563,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,348/563,516 = 563,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,348x = 563,516 × 563,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,348x = 317,550,282,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,550,282,256/375,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,015.65
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