Finding the Third Proportional to 359,733.75 and 777,102.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,733.75 and 777,102.75 is: 1,678,710.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,733.75 : 777,102.75 = 777,102.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,733.75/777,102.75 = 777,102.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,733.75x = 777,102.75 × 777,102.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,733.75x = 603,888,684,057.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 603,888,684,057.56/359,733.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,678,710.11
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