Finding the Third Proportional to 374,326 and 575,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,326 and 575,948 is: 886,169.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,326 : 575,948 = 575,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,326/575,948 = 575,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,326x = 575,948 × 575,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,326x = 331,716,098,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,716,098,704/374,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,169.00
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