Finding the Third Proportional to 349,977 and 767,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,977 and 767,748 is: 1,684,216.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,977 : 767,748 = 767,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,977/767,748 = 767,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,977x = 767,748 × 767,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,977x = 589,436,991,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 589,436,991,504/349,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,684,216.37
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