Finding the Third Proportional to 360,741 and 571,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,741 and 571,193 is: 904,420.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,741 : 571,193 = 571,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,741/571,193 = 571,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,741x = 571,193 × 571,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,741x = 326,261,443,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,261,443,249/360,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,420.19
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