Finding the Third Proportional to 377,969 and 544,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,969 and 544,597 is: 784,683.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,969 : 544,597 = 544,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,969/544,597 = 544,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,969x = 544,597 × 544,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,969x = 296,585,892,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,585,892,409/377,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,683.12
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