Finding the Third Proportional to 362,214 and 786,658.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,214 and 786,658.50 is: 1,708,469.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,214 : 786,658.50 = 786,658.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,214/786,658.50 = 786,658.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,214x = 786,658.50 × 786,658.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,214x = 618,831,595,622.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 618,831,595,622.25/362,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,708,469.57
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