Finding the Third Proportional to 361,692 and 785,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,692 and 785,654 is: 1,706,568.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,692 : 785,654 = 785,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,692/785,654 = 785,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,692x = 785,654 × 785,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,692x = 617,252,207,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 617,252,207,716/361,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,706,568.59
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