Finding the Third Proportional to 372,133 and 775,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,133 and 775,754 is: 1,617,148.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,133 : 775,754 = 775,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,133/775,754 = 775,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,133x = 775,754 × 775,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,133x = 601,794,268,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 601,794,268,516/372,133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,617,148.35
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