Finding the Third Proportional to 360,936 and 786,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,936 and 786,024 is: 1,711,754.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,936 : 786,024 = 786,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,936/786,024 = 786,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,936x = 786,024 × 786,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,936x = 617,833,728,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 617,833,728,576/360,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,711,754.24
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