Finding the Third Proportional to 358,258 and 755,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,258 and 755,388 is: 1,592,737.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,258 : 755,388 = 755,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,258/755,388 = 755,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,258x = 755,388 × 755,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,258x = 570,611,030,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 570,611,030,544/358,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,592,737.72
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