Finding the Third Proportional to 373,324 and 504,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,324 and 504,690 is: 682,281.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,324 : 504,690 = 504,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,324/504,690 = 504,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,324x = 504,690 × 504,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,324x = 254,711,996,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,711,996,100/373,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,281.33
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