Finding the Third Proportional to 383,547 and 575,321
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,547 and 575,321 is: 862,982.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,547 : 575,321 = 575,321 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,547/575,321 = 575,321/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,547x = 575,321 × 575,321 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,547x = 330,994,253,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,994,253,041/383,547 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,982.25
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