Finding the Third Proportional to 357,646 and 776,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,646 and 776,804 is: 1,687,211.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,646 : 776,804 = 776,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,646/776,804 = 776,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,646x = 776,804 × 776,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,646x = 603,424,454,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 603,424,454,416/357,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,687,211.53
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