Finding the Third Proportional to 373,622 and 773,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,622 and 773,830 is: 1,602,723.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,622 : 773,830 = 773,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,622/773,830 = 773,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,622x = 773,830 × 773,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,622x = 598,812,868,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 598,812,868,900/373,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,602,723.79
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