Finding the Third Proportional to 350,960 and 768,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,960 and 768,560 is: 1,683,053.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,960 : 768,560 = 768,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,960/768,560 = 768,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,960x = 768,560 × 768,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,960x = 590,684,473,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 590,684,473,600/350,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,683,053.55
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