Finding the Third Proportional to 387,000 and 582,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,000 and 582,768 is: 877,567.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,000 : 582,768 = 582,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,000/582,768 = 582,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,000x = 582,768 × 582,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,000x = 339,618,541,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,618,541,824/387,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 877,567.29
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