Finding the Third Proportional to 375,984 and 582,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,984 and 582,552 is: 902,609.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,984 : 582,552 = 582,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,984/582,552 = 582,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,984x = 582,552 × 582,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,984x = 339,366,832,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,366,832,704/375,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,609.77
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