Finding the Third Proportional to 356,967 and 735,561
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,967 and 735,561 is: 1,515,686.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,967 : 735,561 = 735,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,967/735,561 = 735,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,967x = 735,561 × 735,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,967x = 541,049,984,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 541,049,984,721/356,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,515,686.28
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