Finding the Third Proportional to 355,815 and 781,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,815 and 781,608 is: 1,716,934.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,815 : 781,608 = 781,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,815/781,608 = 781,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,815x = 781,608 × 781,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,815x = 610,911,065,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 610,911,065,664/355,815 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,716,934.55
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