Finding the Third Proportional to 358,452 and 779,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,452 and 779,760 is: 1,696,254.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,452 : 779,760 = 779,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,452/779,760 = 779,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,452x = 779,760 × 779,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,452x = 608,025,657,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 608,025,657,600/358,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,696,254.05
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