Finding the Third Proportional to 352,960 and 771,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,960 and 771,529 is: 1,686,471.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,960 : 771,529 = 771,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,960/771,529 = 771,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,960x = 771,529 × 771,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,960x = 595,256,997,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 595,256,997,841/352,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,686,471.55
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