Finding the Third Proportional to 361,950 and 756,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,950 and 756,924 is: 1,582,909.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,950 : 756,924 = 756,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,950/756,924 = 756,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,950x = 756,924 × 756,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,950x = 572,933,941,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 572,933,941,776/361,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,582,909.08
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