Finding the Third Proportional to 362,777 and 787,695
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,777 and 787,695 is: 1,710,316.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,777 : 787,695 = 787,695 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,777/787,695 = 787,695/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,777x = 787,695 × 787,695 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,777x = 620,463,413,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 620,463,413,025/362,777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,710,316.29
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