Finding the Third Proportional to 360,411 and 792,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,411 and 792,767 is: 1,743,785.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,411 : 792,767 = 792,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,411/792,767 = 792,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,411x = 792,767 × 792,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,411x = 628,479,516,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 628,479,516,289/360,411 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,743,785.61
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