Finding the Third Proportional to 358,056 and 790,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,056 and 790,623 is: 1,745,773.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,056 : 790,623 = 790,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,056/790,623 = 790,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,056x = 790,623 × 790,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,056x = 625,084,728,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 625,084,728,129/358,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,745,773.64
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