Finding the Third Proportional to 385,002 and 560,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,002 and 560,007 is: 814,561.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,002 : 560,007 = 560,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,002/560,007 = 560,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,002x = 560,007 × 560,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,002x = 313,607,840,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,607,840,049/385,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,561.59
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