Finding the Third Proportional to 350,685 and 766,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,685 and 766,983 is: 1,677,468.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,685 : 766,983 = 766,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,685/766,983 = 766,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,685x = 766,983 × 766,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,685x = 588,262,922,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,262,922,289/350,685 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,677,468.16
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