Finding the Third Proportional to 365,318 and 573,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,318 and 573,220 is: 899,438.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,318 : 573,220 = 573,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,318/573,220 = 573,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,318x = 573,220 × 573,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,318x = 328,581,168,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,581,168,400/365,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,438.76
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