Finding the Third Proportional to 375,030 and 595,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,030 and 595,763 is: 946,413.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,030 : 595,763 = 595,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,030/595,763 = 595,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,030x = 595,763 × 595,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,030x = 354,933,552,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,933,552,169/375,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,413.76
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