Finding the Third Proportional to 370,500 and 574,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,500 and 574,054 is: 889,441.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,500 : 574,054 = 574,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,500/574,054 = 574,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,500x = 574,054 × 574,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,500x = 329,537,994,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,537,994,916/370,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 889,441.28
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