Finding the Third Proportional to 364,468 and 788,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,468 and 788,840 is: 1,707,333.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,468 : 788,840 = 788,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,468/788,840 = 788,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,468x = 788,840 × 788,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,468x = 622,268,545,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 622,268,545,600/364,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,707,333.83
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