Finding the Third Proportional to 352,992 and 769,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,992 and 769,440 is: 1,677,199.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,992 : 769,440 = 769,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,992/769,440 = 769,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,992x = 769,440 × 769,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,992x = 592,037,913,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,037,913,600/352,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,677,199.24
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