Finding the Third Proportional to 360,618 and 771,264.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,618 and 771,264.75 is: 1,649,527.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,618 : 771,264.75 = 771,264.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,618/771,264.75 = 771,264.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,618x = 771,264.75 × 771,264.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,618x = 594,849,314,592.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 594,849,314,592.56/360,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,649,527.52
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