Finding the Third Proportional to 359,474 and 782,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,474 and 782,368 is: 1,702,764.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,474 : 782,368 = 782,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,474/782,368 = 782,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,474x = 782,368 × 782,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,474x = 612,099,687,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 612,099,687,424/359,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,702,764.84
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