Finding the Third Proportional to 360,783 and 777,489
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,783 and 777,489 is: 1,675,492.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,783 : 777,489 = 777,489 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,783/777,489 = 777,489/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,783x = 777,489 × 777,489 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,783x = 604,489,145,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,489,145,121/360,783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,675,492.32
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