Finding the Third Proportional to 354,398 and 757,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,398 and 757,971 is: 1,621,115.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,398 : 757,971 = 757,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,398/757,971 = 757,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,398x = 757,971 × 757,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,398x = 574,520,036,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 574,520,036,841/354,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,621,115.35
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