Finding the Third Proportional to 354,582 and 765,999
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,582 and 765,999 is: 1,654,777.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,582 : 765,999 = 765,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,582/765,999 = 765,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,582x = 765,999 × 765,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,582x = 586,754,468,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 586,754,468,001/354,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,654,777.93
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