Finding the Third Proportional to 386,236 and 565,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 386,236 and 565,527 is: 828,045.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,236 : 565,527 = 565,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,236/565,527 = 565,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,236x = 565,527 × 565,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,236x = 319,820,787,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,820,787,729/386,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,045.00
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