Finding the Third Proportional to 375,308 and 765,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,308 and 765,896 is: 1,562,974.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,308 : 765,896 = 765,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,308/765,896 = 765,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,308x = 765,896 × 765,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,308x = 586,596,682,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 586,596,682,816/375,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,562,974.10
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