Finding the Third Proportional to 361,808 and 733,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,808 and 733,840 is: 1,488,416.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,808 : 733,840 = 733,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,808/733,840 = 733,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,808x = 733,840 × 733,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,808x = 538,521,145,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 538,521,145,600/361,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,488,416.91
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