Finding the Third Proportional to 362,450 and 784,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,450 and 784,633 is: 1,698,576.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,450 : 784,633 = 784,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,450/784,633 = 784,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,450x = 784,633 × 784,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,450x = 615,648,944,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 615,648,944,689/362,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,698,576.20
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