Finding the Third Proportional to 364,827 and 780,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,827 and 780,087 is: 1,668,011.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,827 : 780,087 = 780,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,827/780,087 = 780,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,827x = 780,087 × 780,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,827x = 608,535,727,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 608,535,727,569/364,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,668,011.76
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