Finding the Third Proportional to 362,805 and 748,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,805 and 748,898 is: 1,545,866.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,805 : 748,898 = 748,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,805/748,898 = 748,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,805x = 748,898 × 748,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,805x = 560,848,214,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 560,848,214,404/362,805 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,545,866.83
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