Finding the Third Proportional to 367,087 and 753,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,087 and 753,941 is: 1,548,480.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,087 : 753,941 = 753,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,087/753,941 = 753,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,087x = 753,941 × 753,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,087x = 568,427,031,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,427,031,481/367,087 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,548,480.42
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