Finding the Third Proportional to 356,850 and 743,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,850 and 743,304 is: 1,548,271.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,850 : 743,304 = 743,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,850/743,304 = 743,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,850x = 743,304 × 743,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,850x = 552,500,836,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 552,500,836,416/356,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,548,271.92
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