Finding the Third Proportional to 381,459 and 577,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,459 and 577,099 is: 873,077.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,459 : 577,099 = 577,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,459/577,099 = 577,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,459x = 577,099 × 577,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,459x = 333,043,255,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 333,043,255,801/381,459 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,077.46
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