Finding the Third Proportional to 356,936 and 573,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,936 and 573,996 is: 923,054.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,936 : 573,996 = 573,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,936/573,996 = 573,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,936x = 573,996 × 573,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,936x = 329,471,408,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,471,408,016/356,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 923,054.58
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