Finding the Third Proportional to 377,401 and 606,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,401 and 606,011 is: 973,101.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,401 : 606,011 = 606,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,401/606,011 = 606,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,401x = 606,011 × 606,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,401x = 367,249,332,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,249,332,121/377,401 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 973,101.11
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