Finding the Third Proportional to 361,302 and 786,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,302 and 786,951 is: 1,714,056.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,302 : 786,951 = 786,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,302/786,951 = 786,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,302x = 786,951 × 786,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,302x = 619,291,876,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 619,291,876,401/361,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,714,056.04
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