Finding the Third Proportional to 375,021 and 595,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,021 and 595,746 is: 946,382.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,021 : 595,746 = 595,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,021/595,746 = 595,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,021x = 595,746 × 595,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,021x = 354,913,296,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,913,296,516/375,021 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,382.46
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