Finding the Third Proportional to 361,230 and 572,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,230 and 572,460 is: 907,207.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,230 : 572,460 = 572,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,230/572,460 = 572,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,230x = 572,460 × 572,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,230x = 327,710,451,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,710,451,600/361,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,207.19
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