Finding the Third Proportional to 384,177 and 563,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,177 and 563,809 is: 827,432.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,177 : 563,809 = 563,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,177/563,809 = 563,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,177x = 563,809 × 563,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,177x = 317,880,588,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,880,588,481/384,177 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 827,432.64
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