Finding the Third Proportional to 381,046 and 560,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,046 and 560,166 is: 823,485.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,046 : 560,166 = 560,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,046/560,166 = 560,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,046x = 560,166 × 560,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,046x = 313,785,947,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,785,947,556/381,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,485.74
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