Finding the Third Proportional to 368,792 and 751,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,792 and 751,112 is: 1,529,776.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,792 : 751,112 = 751,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,792/751,112 = 751,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,792x = 751,112 × 751,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,792x = 564,169,236,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 564,169,236,544/368,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,529,776.23
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