Finding the Third Proportional to 357,604 and 744,602
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,604 and 744,602 is: 1,550,408.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,604 : 744,602 = 744,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,604/744,602 = 744,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,604x = 744,602 × 744,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,604x = 554,432,138,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,432,138,404/357,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,550,408.10
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