Finding the Third Proportional to 376,752 and 543,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,752 and 543,654 is: 784,493.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,752 : 543,654 = 543,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,752/543,654 = 543,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,752x = 543,654 × 543,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,752x = 295,559,671,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,559,671,716/376,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,493.97
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