Finding the Third Proportional to 354,990 and 772,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,990 and 772,174 is: 1,679,632.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,990 : 772,174 = 772,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,990/772,174 = 772,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,990x = 772,174 × 772,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,990x = 596,252,686,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 596,252,686,276/354,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,679,632.35
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