Finding the Third Proportional to 362,781 and 571,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,781 and 571,995 is: 901,861.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,781 : 571,995 = 571,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,781/571,995 = 571,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,781x = 571,995 × 571,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,781x = 327,178,280,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,178,280,025/362,781 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 901,861.67
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