Finding the Third Proportional to 354,664 and 771,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,664 and 771,536 is: 1,678,399.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,664 : 771,536 = 771,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,664/771,536 = 771,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,664x = 771,536 × 771,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,664x = 595,267,799,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 595,267,799,296/354,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,678,399.27
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