Finding the Third Proportional to 370,514 and 574,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,514 and 574,076 is: 889,475.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,514 : 574,076 = 574,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,514/574,076 = 574,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,514x = 574,076 × 574,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,514x = 329,563,253,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,563,253,776/370,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 889,475.85
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