Finding the Third Proportional to 358,920 and 777,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,920 and 777,276 is: 1,683,266.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,920 : 777,276 = 777,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,920/777,276 = 777,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,920x = 777,276 × 777,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,920x = 604,157,980,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,157,980,176/358,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,683,266.41
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