Finding the Third Proportional to 384,250 and 573,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,250 and 573,254 is: 855,224.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,250 : 573,254 = 573,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,250/573,254 = 573,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,250x = 573,254 × 573,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,250x = 328,620,148,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,620,148,516/384,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 855,224.85
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