Finding the Third Proportional to 374,675 and 562,023
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,675 and 562,023 is: 843,050.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,675 : 562,023 = 562,023 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,675/562,023 = 562,023/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,675x = 562,023 × 562,023 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,675x = 315,869,852,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,869,852,529/374,675 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,050.25
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