Finding the Third Proportional to 376,053 and 565,875
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,053 and 565,875 is: 851,514.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,053 : 565,875 = 565,875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,053/565,875 = 565,875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,053x = 565,875 × 565,875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,053x = 320,214,515,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,214,515,625/376,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,514.32
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