Finding the Third Proportional to 286,317 and 577,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,317 and 577,554 is: 1,165,032.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,317 : 577,554 = 577,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,317/577,554 = 577,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,317x = 577,554 × 577,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,317x = 333,568,622,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 333,568,622,916/286,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,165,032.54
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