Finding the Third Proportional to 378,576 and 807,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,576 and 807,687 is: 1,723,189.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,576 : 807,687 = 807,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,576/807,687 = 807,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,576x = 807,687 × 807,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,576x = 652,358,289,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 652,358,289,969/378,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,723,189.77
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