Finding the Third Proportional to 351,280 and 757,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,280 and 757,856 is: 1,635,008.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,280 : 757,856 = 757,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,280/757,856 = 757,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,280x = 757,856 × 757,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,280x = 574,345,716,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 574,345,716,736/351,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,635,008.30
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