Finding the Third Proportional to 375,033 and 562,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,033 and 562,590 is: 843,945.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,033 : 562,590 = 562,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,033/562,590 = 562,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,033x = 562,590 × 562,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,033x = 316,507,508,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,507,508,100/375,033 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,945.75
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