Finding the Third Proportional to 360,585 and 771,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,585 and 771,198 is: 1,649,392.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,585 : 771,198 = 771,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,585/771,198 = 771,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,585x = 771,198 × 771,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,585x = 594,746,355,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 594,746,355,204/360,585 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,649,392.95
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