Finding the Third Proportional to 364,208 and 742,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,208 and 742,861 is: 1,515,184.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,208 : 742,861 = 742,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,208/742,861 = 742,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,208x = 742,861 × 742,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,208x = 551,842,465,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 551,842,465,321/364,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,515,184.91
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