Finding the Third Proportional to 372,102 and 594,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,102 and 594,057 is: 948,405.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,102 : 594,057 = 594,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,102/594,057 = 594,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,102x = 594,057 × 594,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,102x = 352,903,719,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,903,719,249/372,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 948,405.87
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