Finding the Third Proportional to 375,498 and 782,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,498 and 782,073 is: 1,628,872.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,498 : 782,073 = 782,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,498/782,073 = 782,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,498x = 782,073 × 782,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,498x = 611,638,177,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,638,177,329/375,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,628,872.00
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