Finding the Third Proportional to 365,937 and 571,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,937 and 571,038 is: 891,094.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,937 : 571,038 = 571,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,937/571,038 = 571,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,937x = 571,038 × 571,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,937x = 326,084,397,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,084,397,444/365,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891,094.36
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