Finding the Third Proportional to 362,246 and 786,761
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,246 and 786,761 is: 1,708,763.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,246 : 786,761 = 786,761 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,246/786,761 = 786,761/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,246x = 786,761 × 786,761 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,246x = 618,992,871,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 618,992,871,121/362,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,708,763.85
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