Finding the Third Proportional to 360,002 and 777,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,002 and 777,757 is: 1,680,284.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,002 : 777,757 = 777,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,002/777,757 = 777,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,002x = 777,757 × 777,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,002x = 604,905,951,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,905,951,049/360,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,680,284.97
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