Finding the Third Proportional to 361,900 and 771,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,900 and 771,896 is: 1,646,375.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,900 : 771,896 = 771,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,900/771,896 = 771,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,900x = 771,896 × 771,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,900x = 595,823,434,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 595,823,434,816/361,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,646,375.89
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