Finding the Third Proportional to 352,674 and 783,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,674 and 783,828 is: 1,742,080.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,674 : 783,828 = 783,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,674/783,828 = 783,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,674x = 783,828 × 783,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,674x = 614,386,333,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 614,386,333,584/352,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,742,080.03
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