Finding the Third Proportional to 361,876 and 771,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,876 and 771,844 is: 1,646,263.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,876 : 771,844 = 771,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,876/771,844 = 771,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,876x = 771,844 × 771,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,876x = 595,743,160,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 595,743,160,336/361,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,646,263.25
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