Finding the Third Proportional to 381,279 and 752,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,279 and 752,991 is: 1,487,088.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,279 : 752,991 = 752,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,279/752,991 = 752,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,279x = 752,991 × 752,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,279x = 566,995,446,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 566,995,446,081/381,279 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,487,088.05
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