Finding the Third Proportional to 376,170 and 583,119
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,170 and 583,119 is: 903,920.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,170 : 583,119 = 583,119 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,170/583,119 = 583,119/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,170x = 583,119 × 583,119 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,170x = 340,027,768,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,027,768,161/376,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,920.48
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