Finding the Third Proportional to 356,497 and 774,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,497 and 774,472 is: 1,682,501.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,497 : 774,472 = 774,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,497/774,472 = 774,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,497x = 774,472 × 774,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,497x = 599,806,878,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 599,806,878,784/356,497 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,682,501.90
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