Finding the Third Proportional to 375,036 and 595,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,036 and 595,764 is: 946,401.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,036 : 595,764 = 595,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,036/595,764 = 595,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,036x = 595,764 × 595,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,036x = 354,934,743,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,934,743,696/375,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,401.80
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