Finding the Third Proportional to 373,736 and 580,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,736 and 580,260 is: 900,907.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,736 : 580,260 = 580,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,736/580,260 = 580,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,736x = 580,260 × 580,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,736x = 336,701,667,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,701,667,600/373,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,907.77
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