Finding the Third Proportional to 358,761 and 754,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,761 and 754,698 is: 1,587,600.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,761 : 754,698 = 754,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,761/754,698 = 754,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,761x = 754,698 × 754,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,761x = 569,569,071,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 569,569,071,204/358,761 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,587,600.30
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