Finding the Third Proportional to 351,018 and 758,074.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,018 and 758,074.50 is: 1,637,172.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,018 : 758,074.50 = 758,074.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,018/758,074.50 = 758,074.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,018x = 758,074.50 × 758,074.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,018x = 574,676,947,550.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 574,676,947,550.25/351,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,637,172.30
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