Finding the Third Proportional to 362,751 and 777,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,751 and 777,918 is: 1,668,241.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,751 : 777,918 = 777,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,751/777,918 = 777,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,751x = 777,918 × 777,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,751x = 605,156,414,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 605,156,414,724/362,751 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,668,241.89
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