Finding the Third Proportional to 369,480 and 789,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,480 and 789,504 is: 1,687,010.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,480 : 789,504 = 789,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,480/789,504 = 789,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,480x = 789,504 × 789,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,480x = 623,316,566,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 623,316,566,016/369,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,687,010.30
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