Finding the Third Proportional to 360,648 and 771,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,648 and 771,328 is: 1,649,660.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,648 : 771,328 = 771,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,648/771,328 = 771,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,648x = 771,328 × 771,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,648x = 594,946,883,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 594,946,883,584/360,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,649,660.84
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