Finding the Third Proportional to 350,784 and 768,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,784 and 768,744 is: 1,684,704.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,784 : 768,744 = 768,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,784/768,744 = 768,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,784x = 768,744 × 768,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,784x = 590,967,337,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 590,967,337,536/350,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,684,704.37
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