Finding the Third Proportional to 312,012 and 736,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,012 and 736,290 is: 1,737,506.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,012 : 736,290 = 736,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,012/736,290 = 736,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,012x = 736,290 × 736,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,012x = 542,122,964,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 542,122,964,100/312,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,737,506.78
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