Finding the Third Proportional to 350,553 and 572,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,553 and 572,361 is: 934,515.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,553 : 572,361 = 572,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,553/572,361 = 572,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,553x = 572,361 × 572,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,553x = 327,597,114,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,597,114,321/350,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 934,515.22
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