Finding the Third Proportional to 376,024 and 582,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,024 and 582,522 is: 902,420.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,024 : 582,522 = 582,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,024/582,522 = 582,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,024x = 582,522 × 582,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,024x = 339,331,880,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,331,880,484/376,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,420.80
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