Finding the Third Proportional to 370,504 and 574,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,504 and 574,060 is: 889,450.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,504 : 574,060 = 574,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,504/574,060 = 574,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,504x = 574,060 × 574,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,504x = 329,544,883,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,544,883,600/370,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 889,450.27
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