Finding the Third Proportional to 382,250 and 573,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,250 and 573,519 is: 860,494.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,250 : 573,519 = 573,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,250/573,519 = 573,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,250x = 573,519 × 573,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,250x = 328,924,043,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,924,043,361/382,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,494.55
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