Finding the Third Proportional to 379,574 and 573,281
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,574 and 573,281 is: 865,841.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,574 : 573,281 = 573,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,574/573,281 = 573,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,574x = 573,281 × 573,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,574x = 328,651,104,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,651,104,961/379,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 865,841.98
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