Finding the Third Proportional to 358,982 and 777,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,982 and 777,397 is: 1,683,499.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,982 : 777,397 = 777,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,982/777,397 = 777,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,982x = 777,397 × 777,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,982x = 604,346,095,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,346,095,609/358,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,683,499.72
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