Finding the Third Proportional to 357,396 and 733,818
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,396 and 733,818 is: 1,506,700.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,396 : 733,818 = 733,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,396/733,818 = 733,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,396x = 733,818 × 733,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,396x = 538,488,857,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 538,488,857,124/357,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,506,700.85
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