Finding the Third Proportional to 373,124 and 591,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,124 and 591,778 is: 938,565.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,124 : 591,778 = 591,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,124/591,778 = 591,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,124x = 591,778 × 591,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,124x = 350,201,201,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,201,201,284/373,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,565.20
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