Finding the Third Proportional to 350,628 and 768,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,628 and 768,000 is: 1,682,193.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,628 : 768,000 = 768,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,628/768,000 = 768,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,628x = 768,000 × 768,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,628x = 589,824,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 589,824,000,000/350,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,682,193.09
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