Finding the Third Proportional to 375,336 and 553,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,336 and 553,074 is: 814,978.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,336 : 553,074 = 553,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,336/553,074 = 553,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,336x = 553,074 × 553,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,336x = 305,890,849,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,890,849,476/375,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,978.71
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