Finding the Third Proportional to 355,171 and 760,787
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,171 and 760,787 is: 1,629,628.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,171 : 760,787 = 760,787 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,171/760,787 = 760,787/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,171x = 760,787 × 760,787 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,171x = 578,796,859,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 578,796,859,369/355,171 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,629,628.71
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