Finding the Third Proportional to 354,936 and 766,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,936 and 766,152 is: 1,653,787.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,936 : 766,152 = 766,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,936/766,152 = 766,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,936x = 766,152 × 766,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,936x = 586,988,887,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 586,988,887,104/354,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,653,787.97
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