Finding the Third Proportional to 359,693 and 787,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,693 and 787,912 is: 1,725,931.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,693 : 787,912 = 787,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,693/787,912 = 787,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,693x = 787,912 × 787,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,693x = 620,805,319,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 620,805,319,744/359,693 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,725,931.06
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