Finding the Third Proportional to 376,354 and 550,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,354 and 550,707 is: 805,832.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,354 : 550,707 = 550,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,354/550,707 = 550,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,354x = 550,707 × 550,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,354x = 303,278,199,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,278,199,849/376,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,832.27
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