Finding the Third Proportional to 350,672 and 766,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,672 and 766,952 is: 1,677,394.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,672 : 766,952 = 766,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,672/766,952 = 766,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,672x = 766,952 × 766,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,672x = 588,215,370,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,215,370,304/350,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,677,394.75
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