Finding the Third Proportional to 376,753 and 565,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,753 and 565,975 is: 850,232.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,753 : 565,975 = 565,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,753/565,975 = 565,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,753x = 565,975 × 565,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,753x = 320,327,700,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,327,700,625/376,753 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 850,232.65
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