Finding the Third Proportional to 350,861 and 771,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,861 and 771,706 is: 1,697,339.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,861 : 771,706 = 771,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,861/771,706 = 771,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,861x = 771,706 × 771,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,861x = 595,530,150,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 595,530,150,436/350,861 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,697,339.26
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