Finding the Third Proportional to 371,456 and 557,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,456 and 557,192 is: 835,800.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,456 : 557,192 = 557,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,456/557,192 = 557,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,456x = 557,192 × 557,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,456x = 310,462,924,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,462,924,864/371,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,800.00
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