Finding the Third Proportional to 359,594 and 775,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,594 and 775,234 is: 1,671,295.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,594 : 775,234 = 775,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,594/775,234 = 775,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,594x = 775,234 × 775,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,594x = 600,987,754,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,987,754,756/359,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,671,295.28
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