Finding the Third Proportional to 363,530 and 744,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,530 and 744,691 is: 1,525,499.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,530 : 744,691 = 744,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,530/744,691 = 744,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,530x = 744,691 × 744,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,530x = 554,564,685,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,564,685,481/363,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,525,499.09
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