Finding the Third Proportional to 354,934 and 768,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,934 and 768,884 is: 1,665,612.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,934 : 768,884 = 768,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,934/768,884 = 768,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,934x = 768,884 × 768,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,934x = 591,182,605,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 591,182,605,456/354,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,665,612.78
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