Finding the Third Proportional to 352,782 and 774,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,782 and 774,079 is: 1,698,494.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,782 : 774,079 = 774,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,782/774,079 = 774,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,782x = 774,079 × 774,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,782x = 599,198,298,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 599,198,298,241/352,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,698,494.53
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