Finding the Third Proportional to 356,598 and 783,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,598 and 783,468 is: 1,721,327.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,598 : 783,468 = 783,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,598/783,468 = 783,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,598x = 783,468 × 783,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,598x = 613,822,107,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 613,822,107,024/356,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,721,327.96
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