Finding the Third Proportional to 352,888 and 769,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,888 and 769,748 is: 1,679,036.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,888 : 769,748 = 769,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,888/769,748 = 769,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,888x = 769,748 × 769,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,888x = 592,511,983,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,511,983,504/352,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,679,036.93
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