Finding the Third Proportional to 354,732 and 778,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,732 and 778,446 is: 1,708,270.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,732 : 778,446 = 778,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,732/778,446 = 778,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,732x = 778,446 × 778,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,732x = 605,978,174,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 605,978,174,916/354,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,708,270.40
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