Finding the Third Proportional to 357,392.25 and 785,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,392.25 and 785,862 is: 1,728,014.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,392.25 : 785,862 = 785,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,392.25/785,862 = 785,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,392.25x = 785,862 × 785,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,392.25x = 617,579,083,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 617,579,083,044/357,392.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,728,014.76
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