Finding the Third Proportional to 367,680 and 758,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,680 and 758,976 is: 1,566,700.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,680 : 758,976 = 758,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,680/758,976 = 758,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,680x = 758,976 × 758,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,680x = 576,044,568,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,044,568,576/367,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,566,700.85
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