Finding the Third Proportional to 357,442 and 769,801
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,442 and 769,801 is: 1,657,873.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,442 : 769,801 = 769,801 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,442/769,801 = 769,801/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,442x = 769,801 × 769,801 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,442x = 592,593,579,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,593,579,601/357,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,657,873.39
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