Finding the Third Proportional to 360,576 and 676,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,576 and 676,032 is: 1,267,470.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,576 : 676,032 = 676,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,576/676,032 = 676,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,576x = 676,032 × 676,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,576x = 457,019,265,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 457,019,265,024/360,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,267,470.01
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