Finding the Third Proportional to 362,428 and 768,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,428 and 768,704 is: 1,630,408.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,428 : 768,704 = 768,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,428/768,704 = 768,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,428x = 768,704 × 768,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,428x = 590,905,839,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 590,905,839,616/362,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,630,408.91
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