Finding the Third Proportional to 356,994 and 783,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,994 and 783,000 is: 1,717,365.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,994 : 783,000 = 783,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,994/783,000 = 783,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,994x = 783,000 × 783,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,994x = 613,089,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 613,089,000,000/356,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,717,365.00
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