Finding the Third Proportional to 362,148 and 779,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,148 and 779,520 is: 1,677,909.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,148 : 779,520 = 779,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,148/779,520 = 779,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,148x = 779,520 × 779,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,148x = 607,651,430,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 607,651,430,400/362,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,677,909.12
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