Finding the Third Proportional to 380,370 and 531,741
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,370 and 531,741 is: 743,351.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,370 : 531,741 = 531,741 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,370/531,741 = 531,741/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,370x = 531,741 × 531,741 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,370x = 282,748,491,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,748,491,081/380,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,351.19
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