Finding the Third Proportional to 368,034 and 788,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,034 and 788,532 is: 1,689,470.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,034 : 788,532 = 788,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,034/788,532 = 788,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,034x = 788,532 × 788,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,034x = 621,782,715,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 621,782,715,024/368,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,689,470.85
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