Finding the Third Proportional to 354,876 and 778,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,876 and 778,452 is: 1,707,603.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,876 : 778,452 = 778,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,876/778,452 = 778,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,876x = 778,452 × 778,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,876x = 605,987,516,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 605,987,516,304/354,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,707,603.55
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