Finding the Third Proportional to 360,112 and 785,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,112 and 785,020 is: 1,711,290.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,112 : 785,020 = 785,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,112/785,020 = 785,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,112x = 785,020 × 785,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,112x = 616,256,400,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 616,256,400,400/360,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,711,290.93
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