Finding the Third Proportional to 350,676 and 766,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,676 and 766,960 is: 1,677,410.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,676 : 766,960 = 766,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,676/766,960 = 766,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,676x = 766,960 × 766,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,676x = 588,227,641,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,227,641,600/350,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,677,410.61
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