Finding the Third Proportional to 380,374 and 531,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,374 and 531,747 is: 743,360.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,374 : 531,747 = 531,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,374/531,747 = 531,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,374x = 531,747 × 531,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,374x = 282,754,872,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,754,872,009/380,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,360.15
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