Finding the Third Proportional to 351,724 and 756,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,724 and 756,780 is: 1,628,310.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,724 : 756,780 = 756,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,724/756,780 = 756,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,724x = 756,780 × 756,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,724x = 572,715,968,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 572,715,968,400/351,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,628,310.74
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