Finding the Third Proportional to 381,634 and 560,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,634 and 560,782 is: 824,026.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,634 : 560,782 = 560,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,634/560,782 = 560,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,634x = 560,782 × 560,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,634x = 314,476,451,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,476,451,524/381,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,026.30
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