Finding the Third Proportional to 373,377 and 566,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,377 and 566,991 is: 861,003.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,377 : 566,991 = 566,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,377/566,991 = 566,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,377x = 566,991 × 566,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,377x = 321,478,794,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,478,794,081/373,377 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 861,003.21
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