Finding the Third Proportional to 372,516 and 781,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,516 and 781,528 is: 1,639,623.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,516 : 781,528 = 781,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,516/781,528 = 781,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,516x = 781,528 × 781,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,516x = 610,786,014,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 610,786,014,784/372,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,639,623.57
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