Finding the Third Proportional to 375,412 and 581,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,412 and 581,776 is: 901,578.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,412 : 581,776 = 581,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,412/581,776 = 581,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,412x = 581,776 × 581,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,412x = 338,463,314,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,463,314,176/375,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 901,578.30
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