Finding the Third Proportional to 374,083 and 580,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,083 and 580,422 is: 900,574.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,083 : 580,422 = 580,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,083/580,422 = 580,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,083x = 580,422 × 580,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,083x = 336,889,698,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,889,698,084/374,083 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,574.73
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