Finding the Third Proportional to 352,400 and 768,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,400 and 768,100 is: 1,674,170.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,400 : 768,100 = 768,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,400/768,100 = 768,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,400x = 768,100 × 768,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,400x = 589,977,610,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 589,977,610,000/352,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,674,170.29
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