Finding the Third Proportional to 377,394 and 606,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,394 and 606,000 is: 973,083.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,394 : 606,000 = 606,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,394/606,000 = 606,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,394x = 606,000 × 606,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,394x = 367,236,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,236,000,000/377,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 973,083.83
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