Finding the Third Proportional to 371,323 and 557,805
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,323 and 557,805 is: 837,940.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,323 : 557,805 = 557,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,323/557,805 = 557,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,323x = 557,805 × 557,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,323x = 311,146,418,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,146,418,025/371,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837,940.06
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