Finding the Third Proportional to 364,991 and 780,423
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,991 and 780,423 is: 1,668,698.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,991 : 780,423 = 780,423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,991/780,423 = 780,423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,991x = 780,423 × 780,423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,991x = 609,060,058,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 609,060,058,929/364,991 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,668,698.84
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