Finding the Third Proportional to 378,364 and 791,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,364 and 791,772 is: 1,656,877.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,364 : 791,772 = 791,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,364/791,772 = 791,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,364x = 791,772 × 791,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,364x = 626,902,899,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 626,902,899,984/378,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,656,877.77
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