Finding the Third Proportional to 356,586 and 743,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,586 and 743,052 is: 1,548,367.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,586 : 743,052 = 743,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,586/743,052 = 743,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,586x = 743,052 × 743,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,586x = 552,126,274,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 552,126,274,704/356,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,548,367.78
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