Finding the Third Proportional to 376,107 and 783,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,107 and 783,317 is: 1,631,412.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,107 : 783,317 = 783,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,107/783,317 = 783,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,107x = 783,317 × 783,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,107x = 613,585,522,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 613,585,522,489/376,107 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,631,412.13
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