Finding the Third Proportional to 359,094 and 756,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,094 and 756,060 is: 1,591,858.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,094 : 756,060 = 756,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,094/756,060 = 756,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,094x = 756,060 × 756,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,094x = 571,626,723,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 571,626,723,600/359,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,591,858.19
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