Finding the Third Proportional to 377,977.88 and 585,249.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,977.88 and 585,249.75 is: 906,183.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,977.88 : 585,249.75 = 585,249.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,977.88/585,249.75 = 585,249.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,977.88x = 585,249.75 × 585,249.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,977.88x = 342,517,269,875.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,517,269,875.06/377,977.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906,183.38
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