Finding the Third Proportional to 380,016 and 601,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,016 and 601,712 is: 952,742.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,016 : 601,712 = 601,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,016/601,712 = 601,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,016x = 601,712 × 601,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,016x = 362,057,330,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 362,057,330,944/380,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 952,742.33
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