Finding the Third Proportional to 350,692 and 766,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,692 and 766,988 is: 1,677,456.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,692 : 766,988 = 766,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,692/766,988 = 766,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,692x = 766,988 × 766,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,692x = 588,270,592,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,270,592,144/350,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,677,456.55
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