Finding the Third Proportional to 379,858 and 563,931
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,858 and 563,931 is: 837,202.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,858 : 563,931 = 563,931 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,858/563,931 = 563,931/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,858x = 563,931 × 563,931 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,858x = 318,018,172,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,018,172,761/379,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837,202.78
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