Finding the Third Proportional to 355,648 and 777,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,648 and 777,687 is: 1,700,549.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,648 : 777,687 = 777,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,648/777,687 = 777,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,648x = 777,687 × 777,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,648x = 604,797,069,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,797,069,969/355,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,700,549.62
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