Finding the Third Proportional to 360,126 and 774,896.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,126 and 774,896.63 is: 1,667,374.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,126 : 774,896.63 = 774,896.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,126/774,896.63 = 774,896.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,126x = 774,896.63 × 774,896.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,126x = 600,464,779,436.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,464,779,436.39/360,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,667,374.14
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