Finding the Third Proportional to 374,193 and 575,127
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,193 and 575,127 is: 883,958.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,193 : 575,127 = 575,127 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,193/575,127 = 575,127/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,193x = 575,127 × 575,127 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,193x = 330,771,066,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,771,066,129/374,193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,958.45
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