Finding the Third Proportional to 377,626 and 607,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,626 and 607,749 is: 978,107.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,626 : 607,749 = 607,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,626/607,749 = 607,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,626x = 607,749 × 607,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,626x = 369,358,847,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,358,847,001/377,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,107.56
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