Finding the Third Proportional to 353,932 and 764,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 353,932 and 764,168 is: 1,649,900.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353,932 : 764,168 = 764,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353,932/764,168 = 764,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353,932x = 764,168 × 764,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353,932x = 583,952,732,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 583,952,732,224/353,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,649,900.92
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