Finding the Third Proportional to 357,077 and 743,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,077 and 743,746 is: 1,549,128.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,077 : 743,746 = 743,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,077/743,746 = 743,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,077x = 743,746 × 743,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,077x = 553,158,112,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 553,158,112,516/357,077 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,549,128.37
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