Finding the Third Proportional to 364,344 and 746,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,344 and 746,688 is: 1,530,265.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,344 : 746,688 = 746,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,344/746,688 = 746,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,344x = 746,688 × 746,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,344x = 557,542,969,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 557,542,969,344/364,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,530,265.27
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