Finding the Third Proportional to 364,698 and 785,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,698 and 785,583 is: 1,692,196.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,698 : 785,583 = 785,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,698/785,583 = 785,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,698x = 785,583 × 785,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,698x = 617,140,649,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 617,140,649,889/364,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,692,196.42
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