Finding the Third Proportional to 355,824 and 781,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,824 and 781,632 is: 1,716,996.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,824 : 781,632 = 781,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,824/781,632 = 781,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,824x = 781,632 × 781,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,824x = 610,948,583,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 610,948,583,424/355,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,716,996.56
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