Finding the Third Proportional to 381,628 and 560,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,628 and 560,773 is: 824,012.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,628 : 560,773 = 560,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,628/560,773 = 560,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,628x = 560,773 × 560,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,628x = 314,466,357,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,466,357,529/381,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,012.80
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