Finding the Third Proportional to 365,312 and 573,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,312 and 573,211 is: 899,425.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,312 : 573,211 = 573,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,312/573,211 = 573,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,312x = 573,211 × 573,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,312x = 328,570,850,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,570,850,521/365,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,425.29
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