Finding the Third Proportional to 377,014 and 780,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,014 and 780,272 is: 1,614,858.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,014 : 780,272 = 780,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,014/780,272 = 780,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,014x = 780,272 × 780,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,014x = 608,824,393,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 608,824,393,984/377,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,614,858.85
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