Finding the Third Proportional to 355,474 and 779,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,474 and 779,832 is: 1,710,780.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,474 : 779,832 = 779,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,474/779,832 = 779,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,474x = 779,832 × 779,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,474x = 608,137,948,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 608,137,948,224/355,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,710,780.39
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