Finding the Third Proportional to 356,962 and 574,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,962 and 574,035 is: 923,112.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,962 : 574,035 = 574,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,962/574,035 = 574,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,962x = 574,035 × 574,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,962x = 329,516,181,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,516,181,225/356,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 923,112.77
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