Finding the Third Proportional to 368,664 and 752,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,664 and 752,880 is: 1,537,520.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,664 : 752,880 = 752,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,664/752,880 = 752,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,664x = 752,880 × 752,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,664x = 566,828,294,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 566,828,294,400/368,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,537,520.06
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