Finding the Third Proportional to 357,624 and 744,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,624 and 744,636 is: 1,550,462.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,624 : 744,636 = 744,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,624/744,636 = 744,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,624x = 744,636 × 744,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,624x = 554,482,772,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,482,772,496/357,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,550,462.98
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