Finding the Third Proportional to 359,563 and 782,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,563 and 782,549 is: 1,703,131.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,563 : 782,549 = 782,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,563/782,549 = 782,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,563x = 782,549 × 782,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,563x = 612,382,937,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 612,382,937,401/359,563 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,703,131.13
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