Finding the Third Proportional to 376,228 and 510,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,228 and 510,390 is: 692,393.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,228 : 510,390 = 510,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,228/510,390 = 510,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,228x = 510,390 × 510,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,228x = 260,497,952,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,497,952,100/376,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,393.85
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