Finding the Third Proportional to 376,272 and 783,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,272 and 783,216 is: 1,630,276.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,272 : 783,216 = 783,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,272/783,216 = 783,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,272x = 783,216 × 783,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,272x = 613,427,302,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 613,427,302,656/376,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,630,276.24
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