Finding the Third Proportional to 376,182 and 582,741
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,182 and 582,741 is: 902,720.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,182 : 582,741 = 582,741 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,182/582,741 = 582,741/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,182x = 582,741 × 582,741 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,182x = 339,587,073,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,587,073,081/376,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,720.15
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