Finding the Third Proportional to 357,266 and 766,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,266 and 766,338 is: 1,643,800.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,266 : 766,338 = 766,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,266/766,338 = 766,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,266x = 766,338 × 766,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,266x = 587,273,930,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 587,273,930,244/357,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,643,800.22
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