Finding the Third Proportional to 359,739 and 777,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,739 and 777,108 is: 1,678,708.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,739 : 777,108 = 777,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,739/777,108 = 777,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,739x = 777,108 × 777,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,739x = 603,896,843,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 603,896,843,664/359,739 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,678,708.30
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