Finding the Third Proportional to 358,074 and 788,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,074 and 788,112 is: 1,734,614.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,074 : 788,112 = 788,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,074/788,112 = 788,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,074x = 788,112 × 788,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,074x = 621,120,524,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 621,120,524,544/358,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,734,614.98
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