Finding the Third Proportional to 359,586 and 775,215.56
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,586 and 775,215.56 is: 1,671,252.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,586 : 775,215.56 = 775,215.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,586/775,215.56 = 775,215.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,586x = 775,215.56 × 775,215.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,586x = 600,959,168,342.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,959,168,342.19/359,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,671,252.96
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