Finding the Third Proportional to 370,080 and 769,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,080 and 769,248 is: 1,598,958.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,080 : 769,248 = 769,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,080/769,248 = 769,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,080x = 769,248 × 769,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,080x = 591,742,485,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 591,742,485,504/370,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,598,958.29
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