Finding the Third Proportional to 361,620 and 787,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,620 and 787,530 is: 1,715,069.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,620 : 787,530 = 787,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,620/787,530 = 787,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,620x = 787,530 × 787,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,620x = 620,203,500,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 620,203,500,900/361,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,715,069.69
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