Finding the Third Proportional to 363,528 and 744,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,528 and 744,687 is: 1,525,491.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,528 : 744,687 = 744,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,528/744,687 = 744,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,528x = 744,687 × 744,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,528x = 554,558,727,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,558,727,969/363,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,525,491.10
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