Finding the Third Proportional to 367,254 and 778,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,254 and 778,599 is: 1,650,673.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,254 : 778,599 = 778,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,254/778,599 = 778,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,254x = 778,599 × 778,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,254x = 606,216,402,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 606,216,402,801/367,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,650,673.38
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