Finding the Third Proportional to 364,488 and 788,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,488 and 788,880 is: 1,707,413.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,488 : 788,880 = 788,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,488/788,880 = 788,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,488x = 788,880 × 788,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,488x = 622,331,654,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 622,331,654,400/364,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,707,413.29
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