Finding the Third Proportional to 362,335 and 787,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,335 and 787,099 is: 1,709,812.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,335 : 787,099 = 787,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,335/787,099 = 787,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,335x = 787,099 × 787,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,335x = 619,524,835,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 619,524,835,801/362,335 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,709,812.29
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