Finding the Third Proportional to 355,630 and 775,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,630 and 775,168 is: 1,689,636.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,630 : 775,168 = 775,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,630/775,168 = 775,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,630x = 775,168 × 775,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,630x = 600,885,428,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,885,428,224/355,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,689,636.50
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