Finding the Third Proportional to 355,452 and 756,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,452 and 756,936 is: 1,611,897.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,452 : 756,936 = 756,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,452/756,936 = 756,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,452x = 756,936 × 756,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,452x = 572,952,108,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 572,952,108,096/355,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,611,897.27
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