Finding the Third Proportional to 377,590 and 583,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,590 and 583,312 is: 901,117.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,590 : 583,312 = 583,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,590/583,312 = 583,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,590x = 583,312 × 583,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,590x = 340,252,889,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,252,889,344/377,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 901,117.32
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