Finding the Third Proportional to 379,860 and 563,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,860 and 563,934 is: 837,207.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,860 : 563,934 = 563,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,860/563,934 = 563,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,860x = 563,934 × 563,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,860x = 318,021,556,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,021,556,356/379,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837,207.28
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