Finding the Third Proportional to 371,264 and 597,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,264 and 597,792 is: 962,536.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,264 : 597,792 = 597,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,264/597,792 = 597,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,264x = 597,792 × 597,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,264x = 357,355,275,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,355,275,264/371,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 962,536.83
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