Finding the Third Proportional to 369,984 and 769,125
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,984 and 769,125 is: 1,598,861.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,984 : 769,125 = 769,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,984/769,125 = 769,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,984x = 769,125 × 769,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,984x = 591,553,265,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 591,553,265,625/369,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,598,861.75
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