Finding the Third Proportional to 361,140 and 777,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,140 and 777,780 is: 1,675,089.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,140 : 777,780 = 777,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,140/777,780 = 777,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,140x = 777,780 × 777,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,140x = 604,941,728,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,941,728,400/361,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,675,089.24
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