Finding the Third Proportional to 356,616 and 769,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,616 and 769,407 is: 1,660,012.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,616 : 769,407 = 769,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,616/769,407 = 769,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,616x = 769,407 × 769,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,616x = 591,987,131,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 591,987,131,649/356,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,660,012.82
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