Finding the Third Proportional to 372,656 and 581,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,656 and 581,124 is: 906,211.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,656 : 581,124 = 581,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,656/581,124 = 581,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,656x = 581,124 × 581,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,656x = 337,705,103,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,705,103,376/372,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906,211.37
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