Finding the Third Proportional to 357,706 and 758,045
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,706 and 758,045 is: 1,606,437.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,706 : 758,045 = 758,045 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,706/758,045 = 758,045/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,706x = 758,045 × 758,045 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,706x = 574,632,222,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 574,632,222,025/357,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,606,437.19
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