Finding the Third Proportional to 374,376 and 611,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,376 and 611,253 is: 998,007.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,376 : 611,253 = 611,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,376/611,253 = 611,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,376x = 611,253 × 611,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,376x = 373,630,230,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,630,230,009/374,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 998,007.97
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