Finding the Third Proportional to 370,215 and 769,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,215 and 769,527 is: 1,599,534.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,215 : 769,527 = 769,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,215/769,527 = 769,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,215x = 769,527 × 769,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,215x = 592,171,803,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,171,803,729/370,215 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,599,534.87
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