Finding the Third Proportional to 359,910 and 787,617
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,910 and 787,617 is: 1,723,599.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,910 : 787,617 = 787,617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,910/787,617 = 787,617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,910x = 787,617 × 787,617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,910x = 620,340,538,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 620,340,538,689/359,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,723,599.06
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