Finding the Third Proportional to 363,984 and 787,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,984 and 787,584 is: 1,704,164.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,984 : 787,584 = 787,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,984/787,584 = 787,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,984x = 787,584 × 787,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,984x = 620,288,557,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 620,288,557,056/363,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,704,164.35
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