Finding the Third Proportional to 376,568 and 573,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,568 and 573,676 is: 873,956.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,568 : 573,676 = 573,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,568/573,676 = 573,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,568x = 573,676 × 573,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,568x = 329,104,152,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,104,152,976/376,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,956.77
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