Finding the Third Proportional to 360,784 and 771,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,784 and 771,600 is: 1,650,202.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,784 : 771,600 = 771,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,784/771,600 = 771,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,784x = 771,600 × 771,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,784x = 595,366,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 595,366,560,000/360,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,650,202.23
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