Finding the Third Proportional to 369,088 and 578,233
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,088 and 578,233 is: 905,890.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,088 : 578,233 = 578,233 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,088/578,233 = 578,233/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,088x = 578,233 × 578,233 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,088x = 334,353,402,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,353,402,289/369,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,890.74
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