Finding the Third Proportional to 354,391 and 757,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,391 and 757,957 is: 1,621,087.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,391 : 757,957 = 757,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,391/757,957 = 757,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,391x = 757,957 × 757,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,391x = 574,498,813,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 574,498,813,849/354,391 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,621,087.48
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