Finding the Third Proportional to 361,240 and 572,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,240 and 572,476 is: 907,232.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,240 : 572,476 = 572,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,240/572,476 = 572,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,240x = 572,476 × 572,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,240x = 327,728,770,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,728,770,576/361,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,232.78
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