Finding the Third Proportional to 355,488 and 750,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,488 and 750,944 is: 1,586,317.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,488 : 750,944 = 750,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,488/750,944 = 750,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,488x = 750,944 × 750,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,488x = 563,916,891,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,916,891,136/355,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,586,317.66
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