Finding the Third Proportional to 357,652 and 773,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,652 and 773,382 is: 1,672,351.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,652 : 773,382 = 773,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,652/773,382 = 773,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,652x = 773,382 × 773,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,652x = 598,119,717,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 598,119,717,924/357,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,672,351.11
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