Finding the Third Proportional to 363,573 and 781,119
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,573 and 781,119 is: 1,678,196.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,573 : 781,119 = 781,119 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,573/781,119 = 781,119/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,573x = 781,119 × 781,119 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,573x = 610,146,892,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 610,146,892,161/363,573 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,678,196.38
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