Finding the Third Proportional to 377,624 and 403,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,624 and 403,504 is: 431,157.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,624 : 403,504 = 403,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,624/403,504 = 403,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,624x = 403,504 × 403,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,624x = 162,815,478,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,815,478,016/377,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,157.65
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