Finding the Third Proportional to 361,696 and 785,662
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,696 and 785,662 is: 1,706,584.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,696 : 785,662 = 785,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,696/785,662 = 785,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,696x = 785,662 × 785,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,696x = 617,264,778,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 617,264,778,244/361,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,706,584.47
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