Finding the Third Proportional to 374,364 and 611,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,364 and 611,235 is: 997,981.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,364 : 611,235 = 611,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,364/611,235 = 611,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,364x = 611,235 × 611,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,364x = 373,608,225,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,608,225,225/374,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 997,981.18
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