Finding the Third Proportional to 368,556 and 774,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,556 and 774,264 is: 1,626,577.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,556 : 774,264 = 774,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,556/774,264 = 774,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,556x = 774,264 × 774,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,556x = 599,484,741,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 599,484,741,696/368,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,626,577.08
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