Finding the Third Proportional to 358,382 and 769,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,382 and 769,894 is: 1,653,924.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,382 : 769,894 = 769,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,382/769,894 = 769,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,382x = 769,894 × 769,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,382x = 592,736,771,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,736,771,236/358,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,653,924.50
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