Finding the Third Proportional to 384,316 and 577,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,316 and 577,704 is: 868,404.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,316 : 577,704 = 577,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,316/577,704 = 577,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,316x = 577,704 × 577,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,316x = 333,741,911,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 333,741,911,616/384,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 868,404.94
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