Finding the Third Proportional to 362,576 and 785,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,576 and 785,414 is: 1,701,367.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,576 : 785,414 = 785,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,576/785,414 = 785,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,576x = 785,414 × 785,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,576x = 616,875,151,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 616,875,151,396/362,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,701,367.86
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