Finding the Third Proportional to 367,262 and 778,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,262 and 778,615 is: 1,650,705.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,262 : 778,615 = 778,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,262/778,615 = 778,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,262x = 778,615 × 778,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,262x = 606,241,318,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 606,241,318,225/367,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,650,705.27
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