Finding the Third Proportional to 367,456 and 787,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,456 and 787,400 is: 1,687,273.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,456 : 787,400 = 787,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,456/787,400 = 787,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,456x = 787,400 × 787,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,456x = 619,998,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 619,998,760,000/367,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,687,273.47
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