Finding the Third Proportional to 355,466 and 779,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,466 and 779,815 is: 1,710,744.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,466 : 779,815 = 779,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,466/779,815 = 779,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,466x = 779,815 × 779,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,466x = 608,111,434,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 608,111,434,225/355,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,710,744.30
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