Finding the Third Proportional to 376,060 and 582,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,060 and 582,574 is: 902,495.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,060 : 582,574 = 582,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,060/582,574 = 582,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,060x = 582,574 × 582,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,060x = 339,392,465,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,392,465,476/376,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,495.52
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