Finding the Third Proportional to 361,776 and 776,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,776 and 776,037 is: 1,664,658.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,776 : 776,037 = 776,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,776/776,037 = 776,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,776x = 776,037 × 776,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,776x = 602,233,425,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,233,425,369/361,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,664,658.31
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