Finding the Third Proportional to 371,556 and 614,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,556 and 614,727 is: 1,017,045.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,556 : 614,727 = 614,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,556/614,727 = 614,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,556x = 614,727 × 614,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,556x = 377,889,284,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,889,284,529/371,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,017,045.30
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