Finding the Third Proportional to 374,679 and 571,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,679 and 571,347 is: 871,245.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,679 : 571,347 = 571,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,679/571,347 = 571,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,679x = 571,347 × 571,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,679x = 326,437,394,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,437,394,409/374,679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,245.50
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