Finding the Third Proportional to 354,672 and 778,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,672 and 778,247 is: 1,707,685.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,672 : 778,247 = 778,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,672/778,247 = 778,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,672x = 778,247 × 778,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,672x = 605,668,393,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 605,668,393,009/354,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,707,685.95
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