Finding the Third Proportional to 380,080 and 601,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,080 and 601,808 is: 952,885.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,080 : 601,808 = 601,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,080/601,808 = 601,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,080x = 601,808 × 601,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,080x = 362,172,868,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 362,172,868,864/380,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 952,885.89
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