Finding the Third Proportional to 375,840 and 582,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,840 and 582,336 is: 902,286.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,840 : 582,336 = 582,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,840/582,336 = 582,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,840x = 582,336 × 582,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,840x = 339,115,216,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,115,216,896/375,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,286.12
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