Finding the Third Proportional to 365,224 and 782,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,224 and 782,000 is: 1,674,380.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,224 : 782,000 = 782,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,224/782,000 = 782,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,224x = 782,000 × 782,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,224x = 611,524,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,524,000,000/365,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,674,380.65
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