Finding the Third Proportional to 359,290 and 782,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,290 and 782,367 is: 1,703,632.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,290 : 782,367 = 782,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,290/782,367 = 782,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,290x = 782,367 × 782,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,290x = 612,098,122,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 612,098,122,689/359,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,703,632.50
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