Finding the Third Proportional to 363,856 and 745,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,856 and 745,728 is: 1,528,380.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,856 : 745,728 = 745,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,856/745,728 = 745,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,856x = 745,728 × 745,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,856x = 556,110,249,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 556,110,249,984/363,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,528,380.05
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