Finding the Third Proportional to 362,682 and 783,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,682 and 783,756 is: 1,693,697.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,682 : 783,756 = 783,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,682/783,756 = 783,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,682x = 783,756 × 783,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,682x = 614,273,467,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 614,273,467,536/362,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,693,697.14
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