Finding the Third Proportional to 354,532 and 777,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,532 and 777,948 is: 1,707,047.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,532 : 777,948 = 777,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,532/777,948 = 777,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,532x = 777,948 × 777,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,532x = 605,203,090,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 605,203,090,704/354,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,707,047.86
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