Finding the Third Proportional to 275,888 and 370,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,888 and 370,745 is: 498,216.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,888 : 370,745 = 370,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,888/370,745 = 370,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,888x = 370,745 × 370,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,888x = 137,451,855,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,451,855,025/275,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498,216.14
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