Finding the Third Proportional to 350,493 and 765,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,493 and 765,849 is: 1,673,427.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,493 : 765,849 = 765,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,493/765,849 = 765,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,493x = 765,849 × 765,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,493x = 586,524,690,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 586,524,690,801/350,493 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,673,427.69
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