Finding the Third Proportional to 371,889 and 765,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,889 and 765,786 is: 1,576,890.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,889 : 765,786 = 765,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,889/765,786 = 765,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,889x = 765,786 × 765,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,889x = 586,428,197,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 586,428,197,796/371,889 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,576,890.41
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