Finding the Third Proportional to 372,128 and 775,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,128 and 775,744 is: 1,617,128.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,128 : 775,744 = 775,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,128/775,744 = 775,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,128x = 775,744 × 775,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,128x = 601,778,753,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 601,778,753,536/372,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,617,128.39
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