Finding the Third Proportional to 358,386 and 769,893
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,386 and 769,893 is: 1,653,901.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,386 : 769,893 = 769,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,386/769,893 = 769,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,386x = 769,893 × 769,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,386x = 592,735,231,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,735,231,449/358,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,653,901.75
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