Finding the Third Proportional to 368,080 and 751,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,080 and 751,640 is: 1,534,891.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,080 : 751,640 = 751,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,080/751,640 = 751,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,080x = 751,640 × 751,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,080x = 564,962,689,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 564,962,689,600/368,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,534,891.03
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