Finding the Third Proportional to 361,779 and 776,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,779 and 776,043 is: 1,664,670.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,779 : 776,043 = 776,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,779/776,043 = 776,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,779x = 776,043 × 776,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,779x = 602,242,737,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,242,737,849/361,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,664,670.25
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