Finding the Third Proportional to 376,009 and 582,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,009 and 582,507 is: 902,410.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,009 : 582,507 = 582,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,009/582,507 = 582,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,009x = 582,507 × 582,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,009x = 339,314,405,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,314,405,049/376,009 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,410.33
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