Finding the Third Proportional to 322,468 and 749,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,468 and 749,548 is: 1,742,257.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,468 : 749,548 = 749,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,468/749,548 = 749,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,468x = 749,548 × 749,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,468x = 561,822,204,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 561,822,204,304/322,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,742,257.23
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