Finding the Third Proportional to 357,312 and 756,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,312 and 756,096 is: 1,599,949.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,312 : 756,096 = 756,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,312/756,096 = 756,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,312x = 756,096 × 756,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,312x = 571,681,161,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 571,681,161,216/357,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,599,949.52
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