Finding the Third Proportional to 355,470 and 779,823
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,470 and 779,823 is: 1,710,760.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,470 : 779,823 = 779,823 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,470/779,823 = 779,823/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,470x = 779,823 × 779,823 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,470x = 608,123,911,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 608,123,911,329/355,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,710,760.15
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