Finding the Third Proportional to 376,352 and 550,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,352 and 550,704 is: 805,827.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,352 : 550,704 = 550,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,352/550,704 = 550,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,352x = 550,704 × 550,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,352x = 303,274,895,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,274,895,616/376,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,827.78
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