Finding the Third Proportional to 368,296 and 574,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,296 and 574,829 is: 897,181.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,296 : 574,829 = 574,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,296/574,829 = 574,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,296x = 574,829 × 574,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,296x = 330,428,379,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,428,379,241/368,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897,181.56
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