Finding the Third Proportional to 275,883 and 374,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,883 and 374,458 is: 508,254.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,883 : 374,458 = 374,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,883/374,458 = 374,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,883x = 374,458 × 374,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,883x = 140,218,793,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,218,793,764/275,883 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,254.56
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