Finding the Third Proportional to 384,096 and 581,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,096 and 581,451 is: 880,210.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,096 : 581,451 = 581,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,096/581,451 = 581,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,096x = 581,451 × 581,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,096x = 338,085,265,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,085,265,401/384,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880,210.33
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