Finding the Third Proportional to 356,363 and 718,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,363 and 718,557 is: 1,448,871.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,363 : 718,557 = 718,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,363/718,557 = 718,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,363x = 718,557 × 718,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,363x = 516,324,162,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 516,324,162,249/356,363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,448,871.41
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