Finding the Third Proportional to 354,920 and 774,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,920 and 774,072 is: 1,688,232.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,920 : 774,072 = 774,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,920/774,072 = 774,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,920x = 774,072 × 774,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,920x = 599,187,461,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 599,187,461,184/354,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,688,232.45
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