Finding the Third Proportional to 376,518 and 573,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,518 and 573,606 is: 873,859.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,518 : 573,606 = 573,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,518/573,606 = 573,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,518x = 573,606 × 573,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,518x = 329,023,843,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,023,843,236/376,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,859.53
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