Finding the Third Proportional to 360,308 and 767,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,308 and 767,272 is: 1,633,897.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,308 : 767,272 = 767,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,308/767,272 = 767,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,308x = 767,272 × 767,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,308x = 588,706,321,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,706,321,984/360,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,633,897.45
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