Finding the Third Proportional to 352,779 and 768,493.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,779 and 768,493.50 is: 1,674,085.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,779 : 768,493.50 = 768,493.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,779/768,493.50 = 768,493.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,779x = 768,493.50 × 768,493.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,779x = 590,582,259,542.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 590,582,259,542.25/352,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,674,085.64
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