Finding the Third Proportional to 375,524 and 566,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,524 and 566,476 is: 854,526.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,524 : 566,476 = 566,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,524/566,476 = 566,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,524x = 566,476 × 566,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,524x = 320,895,058,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,895,058,576/375,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 854,526.10
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