Finding the Third Proportional to 376,218 and 582,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,218 and 582,777 is: 902,745.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,218 : 582,777 = 582,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,218/582,777 = 582,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,218x = 582,777 × 582,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,218x = 339,629,031,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,629,031,729/376,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,745.30
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