Finding the Third Proportional to 375,360 and 781,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,360 and 781,785 is: 1,628,270.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,360 : 781,785 = 781,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,360/781,785 = 781,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,360x = 781,785 × 781,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,360x = 611,187,786,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,187,786,225/375,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,628,270.96
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