Finding the Third Proportional to 359,860 and 775,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,860 and 775,079 is: 1,669,392.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,860 : 775,079 = 775,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,860/775,079 = 775,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,860x = 775,079 × 775,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,860x = 600,747,456,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,747,456,241/359,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,669,392.14
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