Finding the Third Proportional to 381,454 and 560,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,454 and 560,502 is: 823,592.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,454 : 560,502 = 560,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,454/560,502 = 560,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,454x = 560,502 × 560,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,454x = 314,162,492,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,162,492,004/381,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,592.08
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