Finding the Third Proportional to 357,645 and 776,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,645 and 776,799 is: 1,687,194.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,645 : 776,799 = 776,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,645/776,799 = 776,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,645x = 776,799 × 776,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,645x = 603,416,686,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 603,416,686,401/357,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,687,194.53
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