Finding the Third Proportional to 372,991 and 573,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,991 and 573,645 is: 882,242.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,991 : 573,645 = 573,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,991/573,645 = 573,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,991x = 573,645 × 573,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,991x = 329,068,586,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,068,586,025/372,991 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,242.70
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