Finding the Third Proportional to 374,625 and 595,845
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,625 and 595,845 is: 947,697.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,625 : 595,845 = 595,845 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,625/595,845 = 595,845/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,625x = 595,845 × 595,845 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,625x = 355,031,264,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,031,264,025/374,625 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,697.74
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