Finding the Third Proportional to 360,673 and 783,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,673 and 783,554 is: 1,702,253.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,673 : 783,554 = 783,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,673/783,554 = 783,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,673x = 783,554 × 783,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,673x = 613,956,870,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 613,956,870,916/360,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,702,253.48
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