Finding the Third Proportional to 354,580 and 768,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,580 and 768,235 is: 1,664,462.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,580 : 768,235 = 768,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,580/768,235 = 768,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,580x = 768,235 × 768,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,580x = 590,185,015,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 590,185,015,225/354,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,664,462.22
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