Finding the Third Proportional to 376,056 and 564,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,056 and 564,165 is: 846,369.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,056 : 564,165 = 564,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,056/564,165 = 564,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,056x = 564,165 × 564,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,056x = 318,282,147,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,282,147,225/376,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,369.02
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