Finding the Third Proportional to 376,976 and 554,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,976 and 554,152 is: 814,599.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,976 : 554,152 = 554,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,976/554,152 = 554,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,976x = 554,152 × 554,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,976x = 307,084,439,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,084,439,104/376,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,599.44
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