Finding the Third Proportional to 376,521 and 573,611
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,521 and 573,611 is: 873,867.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,521 : 573,611 = 573,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,521/573,611 = 573,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,521x = 573,611 × 573,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,521x = 329,029,579,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,029,579,321/376,521 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,867.80
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