Finding the Third Proportional to 384,292 and 574,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,292 and 574,320 is: 858,314.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,292 : 574,320 = 574,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,292/574,320 = 574,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,292x = 574,320 × 574,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,292x = 329,843,462,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,843,462,400/384,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,314.67
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