Finding the Third Proportional to 358,132 and 765,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,132 and 765,428 is: 1,635,933.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,132 : 765,428 = 765,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,132/765,428 = 765,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,132x = 765,428 × 765,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,132x = 585,880,023,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 585,880,023,184/358,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,635,933.18
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