Finding the Third Proportional to 353,936 and 764,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 353,936 and 764,176 is: 1,649,916.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353,936 : 764,176 = 764,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353,936/764,176 = 764,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353,936x = 764,176 × 764,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353,936x = 583,964,958,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 583,964,958,976/353,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,649,916.82
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