Finding the Third Proportional to 375,303 and 581,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,303 and 581,994 is: 902,516.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,303 : 581,994 = 581,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,303/581,994 = 581,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,303x = 581,994 × 581,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,303x = 338,717,016,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,717,016,036/375,303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,516.14
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