Finding the Third Proportional to 357,228 and 763,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,228 and 763,569 is: 1,632,116.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,228 : 763,569 = 763,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,228/763,569 = 763,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,228x = 763,569 × 763,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,228x = 583,037,617,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 583,037,617,761/357,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,632,116.23
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