Finding the Third Proportional to 364,990 and 780,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,990 and 780,421 is: 1,668,694.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,990 : 780,421 = 780,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,990/780,421 = 780,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,990x = 780,421 × 780,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,990x = 609,056,937,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 609,056,937,241/364,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,668,694.86
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