Finding the Third Proportional to 357,664 and 744,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,664 and 744,712 is: 1,550,606.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,664 : 744,712 = 744,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,664/744,712 = 744,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,664x = 744,712 × 744,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,664x = 554,595,962,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,595,962,944/357,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,550,606.05
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