Finding the Third Proportional to 369,603 and 777,843
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,603 and 777,843 is: 1,636,998.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,603 : 777,843 = 777,843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,603/777,843 = 777,843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,603x = 777,843 × 777,843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,603x = 605,039,732,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 605,039,732,649/369,603 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,636,998.98
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