Finding the Third Proportional to 360,772 and 571,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,772 and 571,244 is: 904,503.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,772 : 571,244 = 571,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,772/571,244 = 571,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,772x = 571,244 × 571,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,772x = 326,319,707,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,319,707,536/360,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,503.97
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