Finding the Third Proportional to 375,920 and 575,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,920 and 575,788 is: 881,921.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,920 : 575,788 = 575,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,920/575,788 = 575,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,920x = 575,788 × 575,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,920x = 331,531,820,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,531,820,944/375,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 881,921.21
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