Finding the Third Proportional to 357,824 and 771,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,824 and 771,702 is: 1,664,293.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,824 : 771,702 = 771,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,824/771,702 = 771,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,824x = 771,702 × 771,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,824x = 595,523,976,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 595,523,976,804/357,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,664,293.00
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