Finding the Third Proportional to 375,882 and 782,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,882 and 782,862 is: 1,630,492.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,882 : 782,862 = 782,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,882/782,862 = 782,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,882x = 782,862 × 782,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,882x = 612,872,911,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 612,872,911,044/375,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,630,492.84
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