Finding the Third Proportional to 356,563 and 783,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,563 and 783,101 is: 1,719,884.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,563 : 783,101 = 783,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,563/783,101 = 783,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,563x = 783,101 × 783,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,563x = 613,247,176,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 613,247,176,201/356,563 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,719,884.50
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