Finding the Third Proportional to 369,512 and 789,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,512 and 789,568 is: 1,687,137.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,512 : 789,568 = 789,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,512/789,568 = 789,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,512x = 789,568 × 789,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,512x = 623,417,626,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 623,417,626,624/369,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,687,137.70
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