Finding the Third Proportional to 377,582 and 571,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,582 and 571,858 is: 866,094.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,582 : 571,858 = 571,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,582/571,858 = 571,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,582x = 571,858 × 571,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,582x = 327,021,572,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,021,572,164/377,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 866,094.18
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