Finding the Third Proportional to 364,204 and 742,853
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,204 and 742,853 is: 1,515,168.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,204 : 742,853 = 742,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,204/742,853 = 742,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,204x = 742,853 × 742,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,204x = 551,830,579,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 551,830,579,609/364,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,515,168.92
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