Finding the Third Proportional to 367,236 and 778,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,236 and 778,578 is: 1,650,665.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,236 : 778,578 = 778,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,236/778,578 = 778,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,236x = 778,578 × 778,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,236x = 606,183,702,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 606,183,702,084/367,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,650,665.25
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