Finding the Third Proportional to 356,998 and 772,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,998 and 772,776 is: 1,672,790.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,998 : 772,776 = 772,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,998/772,776 = 772,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,998x = 772,776 × 772,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,998x = 597,182,746,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 597,182,746,176/356,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,672,790.17
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