Finding the Third Proportional to 354,392 and 757,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,392 and 757,960 is: 1,621,095.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,392 : 757,960 = 757,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,392/757,960 = 757,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,392x = 757,960 × 757,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,392x = 574,503,361,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 574,503,361,600/354,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,621,095.74
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