Finding the Third Proportional to 354,532 and 758,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,532 and 758,898 is: 1,624,468.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,532 : 758,898 = 758,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,532/758,898 = 758,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,532x = 758,898 × 758,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,532x = 575,926,174,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,926,174,404/354,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,624,468.81
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