Finding the Third Proportional to 360,821 and 571,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,821 and 571,310 is: 904,590.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,821 : 571,310 = 571,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,821/571,310 = 571,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,821x = 571,310 × 571,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,821x = 326,395,116,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,395,116,100/360,821 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,590.13
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