Finding the Third Proportional to 360,106 and 785,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,106 and 785,008 is: 1,711,267.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,106 : 785,008 = 785,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,106/785,008 = 785,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,106x = 785,008 × 785,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,106x = 616,237,560,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 616,237,560,064/360,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,711,267.13
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