Finding the Third Proportional to 382,094 and 574,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,094 and 574,101 is: 862,593.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,094 : 574,101 = 574,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,094/574,101 = 574,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,094x = 574,101 × 574,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,094x = 329,591,958,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,591,958,201/382,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,593.91
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