Finding the Third Proportional to 364,932 and 783,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,932 and 783,567 is: 1,682,442.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,932 : 783,567 = 783,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,932/783,567 = 783,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,932x = 783,567 × 783,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,932x = 613,977,243,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 613,977,243,489/364,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,682,442.88
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