Finding the Third Proportional to 360,591 and 769,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,591 and 769,449 is: 1,641,892.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,591 : 769,449 = 769,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,591/769,449 = 769,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,591x = 769,449 × 769,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,591x = 592,051,763,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,051,763,601/360,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,641,892.79
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