Finding the Third Proportional to 375,840 and 791,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,840 and 791,028 is: 1,664,871.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,840 : 791,028 = 791,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,840/791,028 = 791,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,840x = 791,028 × 791,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,840x = 625,725,296,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 625,725,296,784/375,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,664,871.48
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