Finding the Third Proportional to 352,844 and 764,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,844 and 764,980 is: 1,658,507.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,844 : 764,980 = 764,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,844/764,980 = 764,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,844x = 764,980 × 764,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,844x = 585,194,400,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 585,194,400,400/352,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,658,507.44
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