Finding the Third Proportional to 375,680 and 550,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,680 and 550,033 is: 805,303.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,680 : 550,033 = 550,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,680/550,033 = 550,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,680x = 550,033 × 550,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,680x = 302,536,301,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,536,301,089/375,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,303.19
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