Finding the Third Proportional to 356,946 and 779,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,946 and 779,004 is: 1,700,109.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,946 : 779,004 = 779,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,946/779,004 = 779,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,946x = 779,004 × 779,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,946x = 606,847,232,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 606,847,232,016/356,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,700,109.35
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