Finding the Third Proportional to 373,341 and 574,179
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,341 and 574,179 is: 883,057.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,341 : 574,179 = 574,179 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,341/574,179 = 574,179/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,341x = 574,179 × 574,179 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,341x = 329,681,524,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,681,524,041/373,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,057.38
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