Finding the Third Proportional to 350,775 and 757,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,775 and 757,599 is: 1,636,251.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,775 : 757,599 = 757,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,775/757,599 = 757,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,775x = 757,599 × 757,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,775x = 573,956,244,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 573,956,244,801/350,775 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,636,251.86
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