Finding the Third Proportional to 359,724 and 775,545
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,724 and 775,545 is: 1,672,032.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,724 : 775,545 = 775,545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,724/775,545 = 775,545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,724x = 775,545 × 775,545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,724x = 601,470,047,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 601,470,047,025/359,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,672,032.02
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