Finding the Third Proportional to 376,486 and 565,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,486 and 565,573 is: 849,627.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,486 : 565,573 = 565,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,486/565,573 = 565,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,486x = 565,573 × 565,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,486x = 319,872,818,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,872,818,329/376,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,627.39
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