Finding the Third Proportional to 369,840 and 757,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,840 and 757,200 is: 1,550,269.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,840 : 757,200 = 757,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,840/757,200 = 757,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,840x = 757,200 × 757,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,840x = 573,351,840,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 573,351,840,000/369,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,550,269.95
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