Finding the Third Proportional to 358,782 and 754,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,782 and 754,740 is: 1,587,684.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,782 : 754,740 = 754,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,782/754,740 = 754,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,782x = 754,740 × 754,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,782x = 569,632,467,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 569,632,467,600/358,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,587,684.07
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