Finding the Third Proportional to 358,812 and 772,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,812 and 772,920 is: 1,664,953.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,812 : 772,920 = 772,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,812/772,920 = 772,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,812x = 772,920 × 772,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,812x = 597,405,326,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 597,405,326,400/358,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,664,953.59
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