Finding the Third Proportional to 315,889 and 745,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,889 and 745,707 is: 1,760,361.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,889 : 745,707 = 745,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,889/745,707 = 745,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,889x = 745,707 × 745,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,889x = 556,078,929,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 556,078,929,849/315,889 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,760,361.80
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