Finding the Third Proportional to 358,044 and 779,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,044 and 779,997 is: 1,699,219.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,044 : 779,997 = 779,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,044/779,997 = 779,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,044x = 779,997 × 779,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,044x = 608,395,320,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 608,395,320,009/358,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,699,219.43
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