Finding the Third Proportional to 352,074 and 768,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,074 and 768,663 is: 1,678,177.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,074 : 768,663 = 768,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,074/768,663 = 768,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,074x = 768,663 × 768,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,074x = 590,842,807,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 590,842,807,569/352,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,678,177.90
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