Finding the Third Proportional to 364,515 and 784,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,515 and 784,908 is: 1,690,137.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,515 : 784,908 = 784,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,515/784,908 = 784,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,515x = 784,908 × 784,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,515x = 616,080,568,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 616,080,568,464/364,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,690,137.77
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