Finding the Third Proportional to 357,135 and 743,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,135 and 743,850 is: 1,549,309.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,135 : 743,850 = 743,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,135/743,850 = 743,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,135x = 743,850 × 743,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,135x = 553,312,822,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 553,312,822,500/357,135 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,549,309.99
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