Finding the Third Proportional to 360,622 and 571,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,622 and 571,036 is: 904,221.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,622 : 571,036 = 571,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,622/571,036 = 571,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,622x = 571,036 × 571,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,622x = 326,082,113,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,082,113,296/360,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,221.35
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