Finding the Third Proportional to 354,584 and 768,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,584 and 768,243 is: 1,664,478.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,584 : 768,243 = 768,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,584/768,243 = 768,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,584x = 768,243 × 768,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,584x = 590,197,307,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 590,197,307,049/354,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,664,478.11
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