Finding the Third Proportional to 373,305 and 576,459
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,305 and 576,459 is: 890,170.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,305 : 576,459 = 576,459 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,305/576,459 = 576,459/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,305x = 576,459 × 576,459 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,305x = 332,304,978,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,304,978,681/373,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,170.18
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