Finding the Third Proportional to 370,416 and 571,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,416 and 571,014 is: 880,245.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,416 : 571,014 = 571,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,416/571,014 = 571,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,416x = 571,014 × 571,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,416x = 326,056,988,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,056,988,196/370,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880,245.42
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