Finding the Third Proportional to 353,880 and 769,967
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Solution
The third proportional to 353,880 and 769,967 is: 1,675,283.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353,880 : 769,967 = 769,967 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353,880/769,967 = 769,967/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353,880x = 769,967 × 769,967 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353,880x = 592,849,181,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,849,181,089/353,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,675,283.09
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