Finding the Third Proportional to 356,964 and 776,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,964 and 776,136 is: 1,687,528.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,964 : 776,136 = 776,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,964/776,136 = 776,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,964x = 776,136 × 776,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,964x = 602,387,090,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,387,090,496/356,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,687,528.97
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