Finding the Third Proportional to 359,961 and 777,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,961 and 777,649 is: 1,680,009.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,961 : 777,649 = 777,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,961/777,649 = 777,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,961x = 777,649 × 777,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,961x = 604,737,967,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,737,967,201/359,961 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,680,009.69
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