Finding the Third Proportional to 353,940 and 777,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 353,940 and 777,864 is: 1,709,533.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353,940 : 777,864 = 777,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353,940/777,864 = 777,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353,940x = 777,864 × 777,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353,940x = 605,072,402,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 605,072,402,496/353,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,709,533.83
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