Finding the Third Proportional to 369,760 and 757,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,760 and 757,043 is: 1,549,962.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,760 : 757,043 = 757,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,760/757,043 = 757,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,760x = 757,043 × 757,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,760x = 573,114,103,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 573,114,103,849/369,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,549,962.42
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