Finding the Third Proportional to 367,072 and 812,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,072 and 812,756 is: 1,799,571.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,072 : 812,756 = 812,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,072/812,756 = 812,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,072x = 812,756 × 812,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,072x = 660,572,315,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 660,572,315,536/367,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,799,571.52
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