Finding the Third Proportional to 357,417 and 769,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,417 and 769,752 is: 1,657,778.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,417 : 769,752 = 769,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,417/769,752 = 769,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,417x = 769,752 × 769,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,417x = 592,518,141,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,518,141,504/357,417 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,657,778.29
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