Finding the Third Proportional to 374,706 and 607,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,706 and 607,257 is: 984,134.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,706 : 607,257 = 607,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,706/607,257 = 607,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,706x = 607,257 × 607,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,706x = 368,761,064,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,761,064,049/374,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984,134.40
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