Finding the Third Proportional to 369,514 and 789,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,514 and 789,572 is: 1,687,145.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,514 : 789,572 = 789,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,514/789,572 = 789,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,514x = 789,572 × 789,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,514x = 623,423,943,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 623,423,943,184/369,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,687,145.66
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