Finding the Third Proportional to 375,309 and 553,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,309 and 553,041 is: 814,940.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,309 : 553,041 = 553,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,309/553,041 = 553,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,309x = 553,041 × 553,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,309x = 305,854,347,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,854,347,681/375,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,940.08
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