Finding the Third Proportional to 371,280 and 579,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,280 and 579,096 is: 903,232.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,280 : 579,096 = 579,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,280/579,096 = 579,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,280x = 579,096 × 579,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,280x = 335,352,177,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,352,177,216/371,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,232.54
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