Finding the Third Proportional to 376,480 and 565,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,480 and 565,560 is: 849,601.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,480 : 565,560 = 565,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,480/565,560 = 565,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,480x = 565,560 × 565,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,480x = 319,858,113,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,858,113,600/376,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,601.87
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