Finding the Third Proportional to 376,768 and 565,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,768 and 565,158 is: 847,746.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,768 : 565,158 = 565,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,768/565,158 = 565,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,768x = 565,158 × 565,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,768x = 319,403,564,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,403,564,964/376,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 847,746.00
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