Finding the Third Proportional to 363,535 and 575,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,535 and 575,373 is: 910,652.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,535 : 575,373 = 575,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,535/575,373 = 575,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,535x = 575,373 × 575,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,535x = 331,054,089,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,054,089,129/363,535 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910,652.59
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