Finding the Third Proportional to 357,624 and 773,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,624 and 773,325 is: 1,672,235.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,624 : 773,325 = 773,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,624/773,325 = 773,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,624x = 773,325 × 773,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,624x = 598,031,555,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 598,031,555,625/357,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,672,235.52
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