Finding the Third Proportional to 360,264 and 783,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,264 and 783,952 is: 1,705,917.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,264 : 783,952 = 783,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,264/783,952 = 783,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,264x = 783,952 × 783,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,264x = 614,580,738,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 614,580,738,304/360,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,705,917.71
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