Finding the Third Proportional to 336,530 and 786,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,530 and 786,407 is: 1,837,684.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,530 : 786,407 = 786,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,530/786,407 = 786,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,530x = 786,407 × 786,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,530x = 618,435,969,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 618,435,969,649/336,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,837,684.51
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