Finding the Third Proportional to 359,313 and 766,831.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,313 and 766,831.13 is: 1,636,539.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,313 : 766,831.13 = 766,831.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,313/766,831.13 = 766,831.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,313x = 766,831.13 × 766,831.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,313x = 588,029,974,268.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,029,974,268.77/359,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,636,539.66
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