Finding the Third Proportional to 373,440 and 574,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,440 and 574,004 is: 882,285.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,440 : 574,004 = 574,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,440/574,004 = 574,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,440x = 574,004 × 574,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,440x = 329,480,592,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,480,592,016/373,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,285.22
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