Finding the Third Proportional to 381,864 and 561,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,864 and 561,104 is: 824,475.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,864 : 561,104 = 561,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,864/561,104 = 561,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,864x = 561,104 × 561,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,864x = 314,837,698,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,837,698,816/381,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,475.99
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