Finding the Third Proportional to 374,188 and 576,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,188 and 576,044 is: 886,791.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,188 : 576,044 = 576,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,188/576,044 = 576,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,188x = 576,044 × 576,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,188x = 331,826,689,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,826,689,936/374,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,791.37
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