Finding the Third Proportional to 379,676 and 563,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,676 and 563,677 is: 836,849.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,676 : 563,677 = 563,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,676/563,677 = 563,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,676x = 563,677 × 563,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,676x = 317,731,760,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,731,760,329/379,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,849.74
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