Finding the Third Proportional to 381,016 and 574,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,016 and 574,980 is: 867,685.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,016 : 574,980 = 574,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,016/574,980 = 574,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,016x = 574,980 × 574,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,016x = 330,602,000,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,602,000,400/381,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 867,685.35
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