Finding the Third Proportional to 354,942 and 775,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,942 and 775,386 is: 1,693,863.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,942 : 775,386 = 775,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,942/775,386 = 775,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,942x = 775,386 × 775,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,942x = 601,223,448,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 601,223,448,996/354,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,693,863.92
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