Finding the Third Proportional to 359,388 and 782,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,388 and 782,526 is: 1,703,860.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,388 : 782,526 = 782,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,388/782,526 = 782,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,388x = 782,526 × 782,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,388x = 612,346,940,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 612,346,940,676/359,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,703,860.29
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