Finding the Third Proportional to 357,729.75 and 777,582.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,729.75 and 777,582.75 is: 1,690,200.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,729.75 : 777,582.75 = 777,582.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,729.75/777,582.75 = 777,582.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,729.75x = 777,582.75 × 777,582.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,729.75x = 604,634,933,097.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,634,933,097.56/357,729.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,690,200.31
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