Finding the Third Proportional to 361,737 and 733,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,737 and 733,329 is: 1,486,636.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,737 : 733,329 = 733,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,737/733,329 = 733,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,737x = 733,329 × 733,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,737x = 537,771,422,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 537,771,422,241/361,737 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,486,636.49
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