Finding the Third Proportional to 362,174 and 771,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,174 and 771,128 is: 1,641,858.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,174 : 771,128 = 771,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,174/771,128 = 771,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,174x = 771,128 × 771,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,174x = 594,638,392,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 594,638,392,384/362,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,641,858.31
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