Finding the Third Proportional to 351,381 and 772,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,381 and 772,733 is: 1,699,341.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,381 : 772,733 = 772,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,381/772,733 = 772,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,381x = 772,733 × 772,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,381x = 597,116,289,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 597,116,289,289/351,381 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,699,341.43
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