Finding the Third Proportional to 357,423 and 769,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,423 and 769,764 is: 1,657,802.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,423 : 769,764 = 769,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,423/769,764 = 769,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,423x = 769,764 × 769,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,423x = 592,536,615,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,536,615,696/357,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,657,802.14
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