Finding the Third Proportional to 361,618 and 786,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,618 and 786,658 is: 1,711,283.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,618 : 786,658 = 786,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,618/786,658 = 786,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,618x = 786,658 × 786,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,618x = 618,830,808,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 618,830,808,964/361,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,711,283.20
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