Finding the Third Proportional to 374,685 and 571,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,685 and 571,413 is: 871,432.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,685 : 571,413 = 571,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,685/571,413 = 571,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,685x = 571,413 × 571,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,685x = 326,512,816,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,512,816,569/374,685 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,432.85
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