Finding the Third Proportional to 378,240 and 773,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,240 and 773,760 is: 1,582,869.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,240 : 773,760 = 773,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,240/773,760 = 773,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,240x = 773,760 × 773,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,240x = 598,704,537,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 598,704,537,600/378,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,582,869.44
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