Finding the Third Proportional to 382,464 and 560,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,464 and 560,160 is: 820,415.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,464 : 560,160 = 560,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,464/560,160 = 560,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,464x = 560,160 × 560,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,464x = 313,779,225,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,779,225,600/382,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,415.06
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