Finding the Third Proportional to 377,578 and 571,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,578 and 571,852 is: 866,085.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,578 : 571,852 = 571,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,578/571,852 = 571,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,578x = 571,852 × 571,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,578x = 327,014,709,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,014,709,904/377,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 866,085.18
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