Finding the Third Proportional to 376,265 and 582,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,265 and 582,852 is: 902,864.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,265 : 582,852 = 582,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,265/582,852 = 582,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,265x = 582,852 × 582,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,265x = 339,716,453,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,716,453,904/376,265 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,864.88
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