Finding the Third Proportional to 377,594 and 583,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,594 and 583,318 is: 901,126.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,594 : 583,318 = 583,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,594/583,318 = 583,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,594x = 583,318 × 583,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,594x = 340,259,889,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,259,889,124/377,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 901,126.31
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