Finding the Third Proportional to 376,574 and 573,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,574 and 573,681 is: 873,958.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,574 : 573,681 = 573,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,574/573,681 = 573,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,574x = 573,681 × 573,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,574x = 329,109,889,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,109,889,761/376,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,958.08
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