Finding the Third Proportional to 375,536 and 566,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,536 and 566,496 is: 854,559.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,536 : 566,496 = 566,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,536/566,496 = 566,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,536x = 566,496 × 566,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,536x = 320,917,718,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,917,718,016/375,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 854,559.13
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