Finding the Third Proportional to 375,931 and 575,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,931 and 575,804 is: 881,944.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,931 : 575,804 = 575,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,931/575,804 = 575,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,931x = 575,804 × 575,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,931x = 331,550,246,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,550,246,416/375,931 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 881,944.42
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