Finding the Third Proportional to 350,040 and 767,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,040 and 767,856 is: 1,684,387.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,040 : 767,856 = 767,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,040/767,856 = 767,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,040x = 767,856 × 767,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,040x = 589,602,836,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 589,602,836,736/350,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,684,387.03
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