Finding the Third Proportional to 357,696 and 758,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,696 and 758,025 is: 1,606,397.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,696 : 758,025 = 758,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,696/758,025 = 758,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,696x = 758,025 × 758,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,696x = 574,601,900,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 574,601,900,625/357,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,606,397.33
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