Finding the Third Proportional to 368,136 and 778,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,136 and 778,707 is: 1,647,175.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,136 : 778,707 = 778,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,136/778,707 = 778,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,136x = 778,707 × 778,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,136x = 606,384,591,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 606,384,591,849/368,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,647,175.48
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