Finding the Third Proportional to 352,809 and 762,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,809 and 762,207 is: 1,646,668.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,809 : 762,207 = 762,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,809/762,207 = 762,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,809x = 762,207 × 762,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,809x = 580,959,510,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 580,959,510,849/352,809 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,646,668.62
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