Finding the Third Proportional to 369,108 and 781,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,108 and 781,956 is: 1,656,575.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,108 : 781,956 = 781,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,108/781,956 = 781,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,108x = 781,956 × 781,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,108x = 611,455,185,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,455,185,936/369,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,656,575.27
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