Finding the Third Proportional to 354,638 and 769,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,638 and 769,558 is: 1,669,926.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,638 : 769,558 = 769,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,638/769,558 = 769,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,638x = 769,558 × 769,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,638x = 592,219,515,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,219,515,364/354,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,669,926.84
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