Finding the Third Proportional to 375,504 and 581,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,504 and 581,083 is: 899,211.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,504 : 581,083 = 581,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,504/581,083 = 581,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,504x = 581,083 × 581,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,504x = 337,657,452,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,657,452,889/375,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,211.33
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