Finding the Third Proportional to 374,673 and 562,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,673 and 562,020 is: 843,045.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,673 : 562,020 = 562,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,673/562,020 = 562,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,673x = 562,020 × 562,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,673x = 315,866,480,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,866,480,400/374,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,045.75
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