Finding the Third Proportional to 373,538 and 558,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,538 and 558,987 is: 836,505.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,538 : 558,987 = 558,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,538/558,987 = 558,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,538x = 558,987 × 558,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,538x = 312,466,466,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,466,466,169/373,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,505.16
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