Finding the Third Proportional to 354,914 and 774,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,914 and 774,059 is: 1,688,204.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,914 : 774,059 = 774,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,914/774,059 = 774,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,914x = 774,059 × 774,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,914x = 599,167,335,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 599,167,335,481/354,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,688,204.28
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