Finding the Third Proportional to 375,900 and 549,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,900 and 549,738 is: 803,968.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,900 : 549,738 = 549,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,900/549,738 = 549,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,900x = 549,738 × 549,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,900x = 302,211,868,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,211,868,644/375,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 803,968.79
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