Finding the Third Proportional to 356,560 and 791,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,560 and 791,852 is: 1,758,552.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,560 : 791,852 = 791,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,560/791,852 = 791,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,560x = 791,852 × 791,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,560x = 627,029,589,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 627,029,589,904/356,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,758,552.81
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