Finding the Third Proportional to 359,974 and 777,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,974 and 777,676 is: 1,680,065.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,974 : 777,676 = 777,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,974/777,676 = 777,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,974x = 777,676 × 777,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,974x = 604,779,960,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,779,960,976/359,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,680,065.67
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