Finding the Third Proportional to 359,730 and 777,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,730 and 777,096 is: 1,678,698.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,730 : 777,096 = 777,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,730/777,096 = 777,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,730x = 777,096 × 777,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,730x = 603,878,193,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 603,878,193,216/359,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,678,698.45
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