Finding the Third Proportional to 373,802 and 559,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,802 and 559,154 is: 836,413.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,802 : 559,154 = 559,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,802/559,154 = 559,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,802x = 559,154 × 559,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,802x = 312,653,195,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,653,195,716/373,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,413.92
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