Finding the Third Proportional to 357,964 and 771,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,964 and 771,975 is: 1,664,819.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,964 : 771,975 = 771,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,964/771,975 = 771,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,964x = 771,975 × 771,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,964x = 595,945,400,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 595,945,400,625/357,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,664,819.37
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