Finding the Third Proportional to 383,788 and 575,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,788 and 575,730 is: 863,667.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,788 : 575,730 = 575,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,788/575,730 = 575,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,788x = 575,730 × 575,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,788x = 331,465,032,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,465,032,900/383,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 863,667.01
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