Finding the Third Proportional to 354,931 and 768,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,931 and 768,878 is: 1,665,600.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,931 : 768,878 = 768,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,931/768,878 = 768,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,931x = 768,878 × 768,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,931x = 591,173,378,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 591,173,378,884/354,931 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,665,600.86
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