Finding the Third Proportional to 377,544 and 571,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,544 and 571,152 is: 864,043.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,544 : 571,152 = 571,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,544/571,152 = 571,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,544x = 571,152 × 571,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,544x = 326,214,607,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,214,607,104/377,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 864,043.94
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