Finding the Third Proportional to 362,576 and 777,611
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,576 and 777,611 is: 1,667,729.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,576 : 777,611 = 777,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,576/777,611 = 777,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,576x = 777,611 × 777,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,576x = 604,678,867,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,678,867,321/362,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,667,729.99
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