Finding the Third Proportional to 384,198 and 563,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,198 and 563,841 is: 827,481.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,198 : 563,841 = 563,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,198/563,841 = 563,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,198x = 563,841 × 563,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,198x = 317,916,673,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,916,673,281/384,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 827,481.33
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