Finding the Third Proportional to 357,618 and 773,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,618 and 773,313 is: 1,672,211.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,618 : 773,313 = 773,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,618/773,313 = 773,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,618x = 773,313 × 773,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,618x = 598,012,995,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 598,012,995,969/357,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,672,211.68
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