Finding the Third Proportional to 365,944 and 571,047
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,944 and 571,047 is: 891,105.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,944 : 571,047 = 571,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,944/571,047 = 571,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,944x = 571,047 × 571,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,944x = 326,094,676,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,094,676,209/365,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891,105.40
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