Finding the Third Proportional to 375,504 and 782,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,504 and 782,071 is: 1,628,837.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,504 : 782,071 = 782,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,504/782,071 = 782,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,504x = 782,071 × 782,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,504x = 611,635,049,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,635,049,041/375,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,628,837.64
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