Finding the Third Proportional to 367,085 and 680,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,085 and 680,767 is: 1,262,496.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,085 : 680,767 = 680,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,085/680,767 = 680,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,085x = 680,767 × 680,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,085x = 463,443,708,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 463,443,708,289/367,085 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,262,496.99
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