Finding the Third Proportional to 381,636 and 561,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,636 and 561,312 is: 825,580.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,636 : 561,312 = 561,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,636/561,312 = 561,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,636x = 561,312 × 561,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,636x = 315,071,161,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,071,161,344/381,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,580.29
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