Finding the Third Proportional to 378,305 and 562,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,305 and 562,098 is: 835,183.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,305 : 562,098 = 562,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,305/562,098 = 562,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,305x = 562,098 × 562,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,305x = 315,954,161,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,954,161,604/378,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,183.68
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