Finding the Third Proportional to 382,338 and 573,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,338 and 573,651 is: 860,692.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,338 : 573,651 = 573,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,338/573,651 = 573,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,338x = 573,651 × 573,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,338x = 329,075,469,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,075,469,801/382,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,692.55
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