Finding the Third Proportional to 351,486 and 756,371.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,486 and 756,371.25 is: 1,627,653.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,486 : 756,371.25 = 756,371.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,486/756,371.25 = 756,371.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,486x = 756,371.25 × 756,371.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,486x = 572,097,467,826.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 572,097,467,826.56/351,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,627,653.64
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