Finding the Third Proportional to 359,982 and 773,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,982 and 773,385 is: 1,661,539.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,982 : 773,385 = 773,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,982/773,385 = 773,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,982x = 773,385 × 773,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,982x = 598,124,358,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 598,124,358,225/359,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,661,539.63
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