Finding the Third Proportional to 360,194 and 783,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,194 and 783,812 is: 1,705,639.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,194 : 783,812 = 783,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,194/783,812 = 783,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,194x = 783,812 × 783,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,194x = 614,361,251,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 614,361,251,344/360,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,705,639.88
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