Finding the Third Proportional to 376,488 and 565,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,488 and 565,572 is: 849,619.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,488 : 565,572 = 565,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,488/565,572 = 565,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,488x = 565,572 × 565,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,488x = 319,871,687,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,871,687,184/376,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,619.87
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