Finding the Third Proportional to 376,510 and 565,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,510 and 565,598 is: 849,648.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,510 : 565,598 = 565,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,510/565,598 = 565,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,510x = 565,598 × 565,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,510x = 319,901,097,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,901,097,604/376,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,648.34
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