Finding the Third Proportional to 358,776 and 783,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,776 and 783,648 is: 1,711,664.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,776 : 783,648 = 783,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,776/783,648 = 783,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,776x = 783,648 × 783,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,776x = 614,104,187,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 614,104,187,904/358,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,711,664.63
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