Finding the Third Proportional to 360,864 and 775,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,864 and 775,488 is: 1,666,504.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,864 : 775,488 = 775,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,864/775,488 = 775,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,864x = 775,488 × 775,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,864x = 601,381,638,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 601,381,638,144/360,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,666,504.94
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