Finding the Third Proportional to 365,763 and 782,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,763 and 782,223 is: 1,672,866.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,763 : 782,223 = 782,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,763/782,223 = 782,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,763x = 782,223 × 782,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,763x = 611,872,821,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,872,821,729/365,763 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,672,866.92
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