Finding the Third Proportional to 362,514 and 777,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,514 and 777,534 is: 1,667,684.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,514 : 777,534 = 777,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,514/777,534 = 777,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,514x = 777,534 × 777,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,514x = 604,559,121,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,559,121,156/362,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,667,684.89
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