Finding the Third Proportional to 367,632 and 577,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,632 and 577,691 is: 907,774.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,632 : 577,691 = 577,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,632/577,691 = 577,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,632x = 577,691 × 577,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,632x = 333,726,891,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 333,726,891,481/367,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,774.33
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