Finding the Third Proportional to 374,875 and 599,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,875 and 599,567 is: 958,934.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,875 : 599,567 = 599,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,875/599,567 = 599,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,875x = 599,567 × 599,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,875x = 359,480,587,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 359,480,587,489/374,875 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 958,934.54
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