Finding the Third Proportional to 361,921 and 756,834
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,921 and 756,834 is: 1,582,659.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,921 : 756,834 = 756,834 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,921/756,834 = 756,834/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,921x = 756,834 × 756,834 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,921x = 572,797,703,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 572,797,703,556/361,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,582,659.49
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