Finding the Third Proportional to 367,713 and 577,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,713 and 577,800 is: 907,916.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,713 : 577,800 = 577,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,713/577,800 = 577,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,713x = 577,800 × 577,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,713x = 333,852,840,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 333,852,840,000/367,713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,916.88
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