Finding the Third Proportional to 367,969 and 759,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,969 and 759,447 is: 1,567,413.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,969 : 759,447 = 759,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,969/759,447 = 759,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,969x = 759,447 × 759,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,969x = 576,759,745,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,759,745,809/367,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,567,413.96
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