Finding the Third Proportional to 350,682 and 766,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,682 and 766,971 is: 1,677,430.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,682 : 766,971 = 766,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,682/766,971 = 766,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,682x = 766,971 × 766,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,682x = 588,244,514,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,244,514,841/350,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,677,430.02
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