Finding the Third Proportional to 358,632 and 780,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,632 and 780,352 is: 1,697,977.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,632 : 780,352 = 780,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,632/780,352 = 780,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,632x = 780,352 × 780,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,632x = 608,949,243,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 608,949,243,904/358,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,697,977.99
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