Finding the Third Proportional to 376,336 and 576,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,336 and 576,496 is: 883,114.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,336 : 576,496 = 576,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,336/576,496 = 576,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,336x = 576,496 × 576,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,336x = 332,347,638,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,347,638,016/376,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,114.13
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