Finding the Third Proportional to 377,456 and 579,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,456 and 579,288 is: 889,042.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,456 : 579,288 = 579,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,456/579,288 = 579,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,456x = 579,288 × 579,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,456x = 335,574,586,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,574,586,944/377,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 889,042.93
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