Finding the Third Proportional to 362,865 and 576,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,865 and 576,475 is: 915,832.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,865 : 576,475 = 576,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,865/576,475 = 576,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,865x = 576,475 × 576,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,865x = 332,323,425,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,323,425,625/362,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 915,832.13
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