Finding the Third Proportional to 382,837 and 565,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,837 and 565,500 is: 835,316.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,837 : 565,500 = 565,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,837/565,500 = 565,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,837x = 565,500 × 565,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,837x = 319,790,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,790,250,000/382,837 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,316.99
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