Finding the Third Proportional to 375,640 and 563,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,640 and 563,351 is: 844,863.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,640 : 563,351 = 563,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,640/563,351 = 563,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,640x = 563,351 × 563,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,640x = 317,364,349,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,364,349,201/375,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844,863.03
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