Finding the Third Proportional to 362,358 and 768,563
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,358 and 768,563 is: 1,630,125.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,358 : 768,563 = 768,563 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,358/768,563 = 768,563/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,358x = 768,563 × 768,563 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,358x = 590,689,084,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 590,689,084,969/362,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,630,125.69
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