Finding the Third Proportional to 372,314 and 556,967
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,314 and 556,967 is: 833,200.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,314 : 556,967 = 556,967 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,314/556,967 = 556,967/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,314x = 556,967 × 556,967 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,314x = 310,212,239,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,212,239,089/372,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,200.58
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