Finding the Third Proportional to 350,496 and 765,855
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,496 and 765,855 is: 1,673,439.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,496 : 765,855 = 765,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,496/765,855 = 765,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,496x = 765,855 × 765,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,496x = 586,533,881,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 586,533,881,025/350,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,673,439.59
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