Finding the Third Proportional to 360,128 and 774,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,128 and 774,901 is: 1,667,383.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,128 : 774,901 = 774,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,128/774,901 = 774,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,128x = 774,901 × 774,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,128x = 600,471,559,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,471,559,801/360,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,667,383.71
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