Finding the Third Proportional to 375,617 and 581,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,617 and 581,651 is: 900,699.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,617 : 581,651 = 581,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,617/581,651 = 581,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,617x = 581,651 × 581,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,617x = 338,317,885,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,317,885,801/375,617 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,699.08
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