Finding the Third Proportional to 375,681 and 550,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,681 and 550,035 is: 805,306.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,681 : 550,035 = 550,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,681/550,035 = 550,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,681x = 550,035 × 550,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,681x = 302,538,501,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,538,501,225/375,681 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,306.90
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