Finding the Third Proportional to 357,600 and 767,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,600 and 767,124 is: 1,645,635.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,600 : 767,124 = 767,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,600/767,124 = 767,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,600x = 767,124 × 767,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,600x = 588,479,231,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,479,231,376/357,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,645,635.43
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