Finding the Third Proportional to 352,539 and 768,912.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,539 and 768,912.75 is: 1,677,053.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,539 : 768,912.75 = 768,912.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,539/768,912.75 = 768,912.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,539x = 768,912.75 × 768,912.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,539x = 591,226,817,112.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 591,226,817,112.56/352,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,677,053.65
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