Finding the Third Proportional to 373,438 and 574,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,438 and 574,001 is: 882,280.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,438 : 574,001 = 574,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,438/574,001 = 574,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,438x = 574,001 × 574,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,438x = 329,477,148,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,477,148,001/373,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,280.72
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