Finding the Third Proportional to 360,267 and 783,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,267 and 783,957 is: 1,705,925.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,267 : 783,957 = 783,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,267/783,957 = 783,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,267x = 783,957 × 783,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,267x = 614,588,577,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 614,588,577,849/360,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,705,925.27
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