Finding the Third Proportional to 382,210 and 573,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,210 and 573,409 is: 860,254.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,210 : 573,409 = 573,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,210/573,409 = 573,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,210x = 573,409 × 573,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,210x = 328,797,881,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,797,881,281/382,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,254.52
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