Finding the Third Proportional to 377,306 and 560,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,306 and 560,830 is: 833,621.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,306 : 560,830 = 560,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,306/560,830 = 560,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,306x = 560,830 × 560,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,306x = 314,530,288,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,530,288,900/377,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,621.22
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