Finding the Third Proportional to 356,466 and 792,632.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,466 and 792,632.63 is: 1,762,486.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,466 : 792,632.63 = 792,632.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,466/792,632.63 = 792,632.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,466x = 792,632.63 × 792,632.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,466x = 628,266,478,214.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 628,266,478,214.39/356,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,762,486.40
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