Finding the Third Proportional to 355,476 and 577,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,476 and 577,526 is: 938,280.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,476 : 577,526 = 577,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,476/577,526 = 577,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,476x = 577,526 × 577,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,476x = 333,536,280,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 333,536,280,676/355,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,280.73
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