Finding the Third Proportional to 357,008 and 772,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,008 and 772,792 is: 1,672,812.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,008 : 772,792 = 772,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,008/772,792 = 772,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,008x = 772,792 × 772,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,008x = 597,207,475,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 597,207,475,264/357,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,672,812.58
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