Finding the Third Proportional to 366,924 and 749,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,924 and 749,400 is: 1,530,563.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,924 : 749,400 = 749,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,924/749,400 = 749,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,924x = 749,400 × 749,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,924x = 561,600,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 561,600,360,000/366,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,530,563.17
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