Finding the Third Proportional to 376,474 and 565,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,474 and 565,555 is: 849,600.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,474 : 565,555 = 565,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,474/565,555 = 565,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,474x = 565,555 × 565,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,474x = 319,852,458,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,852,458,025/376,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,600.39
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