Finding the Third Proportional to 382,239 and 574,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,239 and 574,317 is: 862,915.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,239 : 574,317 = 574,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,239/574,317 = 574,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,239x = 574,317 × 574,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,239x = 329,840,016,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,840,016,489/382,239 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,915.65
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