Finding the Third Proportional to 363,514 and 745,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,514 and 745,160 is: 1,527,488.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,514 : 745,160 = 745,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,514/745,160 = 745,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,514x = 745,160 × 745,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,514x = 555,263,425,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,263,425,600/363,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,527,488.42
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