Finding the Third Proportional to 359,934 and 782,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,934 and 782,004 is: 1,699,006.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,934 : 782,004 = 782,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,934/782,004 = 782,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,934x = 782,004 × 782,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,934x = 611,530,256,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,530,256,016/359,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,699,006.64
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