Finding the Third Proportional to 357,256 and 751,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,256 and 751,280 is: 1,579,880.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,256 : 751,280 = 751,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,256/751,280 = 751,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,256x = 751,280 × 751,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,256x = 564,421,638,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 564,421,638,400/357,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,579,880.08
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