Finding the Third Proportional to 380,070 and 601,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,070 and 601,794 is: 952,866.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,070 : 601,794 = 601,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,070/601,794 = 601,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,070x = 601,794 × 601,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,070x = 362,156,018,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 362,156,018,436/380,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 952,866.63
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