Finding the Third Proportional to 362,362 and 768,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,362 and 768,571 is: 1,630,141.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,362 : 768,571 = 768,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,362/768,571 = 768,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,362x = 768,571 × 768,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,362x = 590,701,382,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 590,701,382,041/362,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,630,141.63
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