Finding the Third Proportional to 352,685 and 768,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,685 and 768,307 is: 1,673,719.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,685 : 768,307 = 768,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,685/768,307 = 768,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,685x = 768,307 × 768,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,685x = 590,295,646,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 590,295,646,249/352,685 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,673,719.17
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