Finding the Third Proportional to 356,550 and 783,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,550 and 783,075 is: 1,719,833.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,550 : 783,075 = 783,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,550/783,075 = 783,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,550x = 783,075 × 783,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,550x = 613,206,455,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 613,206,455,625/356,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,719,833.00
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