Finding the Third Proportional to 365,512 and 573,510
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,512 and 573,510 is: 899,871.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,512 : 573,510 = 573,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,512/573,510 = 573,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,512x = 573,510 × 573,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,512x = 328,913,720,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,913,720,100/365,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,871.19
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