Finding the Third Proportional to 375,948 and 575,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,948 and 575,829 is: 881,981.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,948 : 575,829 = 575,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,948/575,829 = 575,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,948x = 575,829 × 575,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,948x = 331,579,037,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,579,037,241/375,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 881,981.12
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