Finding the Third Proportional to 356,324 and 742,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,324 and 742,128 is: 1,545,654.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,324 : 742,128 = 742,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,324/742,128 = 742,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,324x = 742,128 × 742,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,324x = 550,753,968,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 550,753,968,384/356,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,545,654.99
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