Finding the Third Proportional to 366,994 and 744,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,994 and 744,362 is: 1,509,765.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,994 : 744,362 = 744,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,994/744,362 = 744,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,994x = 744,362 × 744,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,994x = 554,074,787,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,074,787,044/366,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,509,765.25
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