Finding the Third Proportional to 358,722 and 754,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,722 and 754,623 is: 1,587,457.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,722 : 754,623 = 754,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,722/754,623 = 754,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,722x = 754,623 × 754,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,722x = 569,455,872,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 569,455,872,129/358,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,587,457.34
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