Finding the Third Proportional to 376,170 and 576,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,170 and 576,063 is: 882,177.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,170 : 576,063 = 576,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,170/576,063 = 576,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,170x = 576,063 × 576,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,170x = 331,848,579,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,848,579,969/376,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,177.15
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