Finding the Third Proportional to 357,114 and 574,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,114 and 574,176 is: 923,173.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,114 : 574,176 = 574,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,114/574,176 = 574,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,114x = 574,176 × 574,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,114x = 329,678,078,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,678,078,976/357,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 923,173.21
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