Finding the Third Proportional to 356,953 and 779,018
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,953 and 779,018 is: 1,700,137.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,953 : 779,018 = 779,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,953/779,018 = 779,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,953x = 779,018 × 779,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,953x = 606,869,044,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 606,869,044,324/356,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,700,137.12
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