Finding the Third Proportional to 377,425 and 561,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,425 and 561,013 is: 833,902.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,425 : 561,013 = 561,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,425/561,013 = 561,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,425x = 561,013 × 561,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,425x = 314,735,586,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,735,586,169/377,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,902.33
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