Finding the Third Proportional to 372,336 and 575,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,336 and 575,354 is: 889,068.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,336 : 575,354 = 575,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,336/575,354 = 575,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,336x = 575,354 × 575,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,336x = 331,032,225,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,032,225,316/372,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 889,068.54
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