Finding the Third Proportional to 362,558 and 777,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,558 and 777,604 is: 1,667,782.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,558 : 777,604 = 777,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,558/777,604 = 777,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,558x = 777,604 × 777,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,558x = 604,667,980,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,667,980,816/362,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,667,782.76
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