Finding the Third Proportional to 375,374 and 581,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,374 and 581,720 is: 901,496.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,374 : 581,720 = 581,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,374/581,720 = 581,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,374x = 581,720 × 581,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,374x = 338,398,158,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,398,158,400/375,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 901,496.00
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