Finding the Third Proportional to 363,800 and 745,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,800 and 745,636 is: 1,528,238.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,800 : 745,636 = 745,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,800/745,636 = 745,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,800x = 745,636 × 745,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,800x = 555,973,044,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,973,044,496/363,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,528,238.17
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