Finding the Third Proportional to 357,462 and 739,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,462 and 739,703 is: 1,530,681.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,462 : 739,703 = 739,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,462/739,703 = 739,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,462x = 739,703 × 739,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,462x = 547,160,528,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 547,160,528,209/357,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,530,681.66
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