Finding the Third Proportional to 377,292 and 560,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,292 and 560,812 is: 833,598.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,292 : 560,812 = 560,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,292/560,812 = 560,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,292x = 560,812 × 560,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,292x = 314,510,099,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,510,099,344/377,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,598.64
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