Finding the Third Proportional to 362,742 and 754,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,742 and 754,911 is: 1,571,063.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,742 : 754,911 = 754,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,742/754,911 = 754,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,742x = 754,911 × 754,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,742x = 569,890,617,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 569,890,617,921/362,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,571,063.23
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