Finding the Third Proportional to 296,173 and 577,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,173 and 577,584 is: 1,126,379.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,173 : 577,584 = 577,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,173/577,584 = 577,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,173x = 577,584 × 577,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,173x = 333,603,277,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 333,603,277,056/296,173 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,126,379.77
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