Finding the Third Proportional to 350,850 and 757,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,850 and 757,740 is: 1,636,511.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,850 : 757,740 = 757,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,850/757,740 = 757,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,850x = 757,740 × 757,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,850x = 574,169,907,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 574,169,907,600/350,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,636,511.07
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