Finding the Third Proportional to 369,722 and 756,967
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,722 and 756,967 is: 1,549,810.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,722 : 756,967 = 756,967 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,722/756,967 = 756,967/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,722x = 756,967 × 756,967 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,722x = 572,999,039,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 572,999,039,089/369,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,549,810.50
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