Finding the Third Proportional to 369,738 and 757,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,738 and 757,000 is: 1,549,878.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,738 : 757,000 = 757,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,738/757,000 = 757,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,738x = 757,000 × 757,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,738x = 573,049,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 573,049,000,000/369,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,549,878.56
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